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Indiana mayor insults constituents opposing AI data center

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The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, Scott Furgeson, has ignited controversy by suggesting that residents opposing a proposed $2 billion data center live in "shitty houses." His remarks, captured on camera, have drawn criticism from constituents who feel disrespected and hurt by his dismissive language. A spokesperson for the mayor's office later stated that Furgeson regrets his choice of words. AI

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Indiana mayor insults constituents opposing AI data center

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COVERAGE [4]

  1. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Terrence O’Brien ·

    The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, says only people who live in ‘shitty houses’ oppose data center

    A proposed $2 billion data center has become a political flashpoint in the small city of Shelbyville, Indiana. And the controversy has only grown more intense after the mayor, Scott Furgeson, was caught on camera saying of the "No Data Center" signs going up that, "I've seen a lo…

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

    Mayor of Shelbyville # indiana says only people who live in ‘shitty homes’ oppose # AI data centers https://www. theverge.com/ai-artificial-int elligence/944984

    Mayor of Shelbyville # indiana says only people who live in ‘shitty homes’ oppose # AI data centers https://www. theverge.com/ai-artificial-int elligence/944984/shelbyville-indiana-mayor-shitty-houses-data-center

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

    The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, says only people who live in ‘shitty houses’ oppose data center A proposed $2 billion data center has become a political flas

    The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, says only people who live in ‘shitty houses’ oppose data center A proposed $2 billion data center has become a political flashpoint in the small city of Shelbyville, Indiana. And the controversy has only grown more intense after the mayor, Scott…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/shelbyville-indiana-mayor-…
  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sagalinked ·

    📰 The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, has sparked controversy by suggesting that only people living in "shitty houses" oppose a proposed $2 billion data center p

    📰 The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, has sparked controversy by suggesting that only people living in "shitty houses" oppose a proposed $2 billion data center project, leading to increased political tension and opposition from residents. 🔗 https://www. theverge.com/ai-artificial-…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/shelbyville-indiana-mayor-…

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