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Mayor's data center comments spark outrage

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Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun has drawn criticism for remarks made at a public meeting regarding a proposed data center. DeBaun suggested that residents opposing the data center project live in "shitty houses" and are likely renters. His comments were captured on video and have since gone viral, sparking outrage among community members. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a local political figure's controversial remarks, which are not directly related to AI development or significant industry trends.

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Mayor's data center comments spark outrage

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Why are people mad at me? "Caught on camera: Shelbyville mayor insinuates citizens opposing data centers are poor renters in ‘sh***y houses’" https:// fox59.com

    Why are people mad at me? "Caught on camera: Shelbyville mayor insinuates citizens opposing data centers are poor renters in ‘sh***y houses’" https:// fox59.com/indiana-news/caught- on-camera-shelbyville-mayor-insinuates-citizens-opposing-data-centers-are-poor-renters-in-shy-hous…

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