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Data centers epitomize the power Big Tech has over communities. People point to these buildings as proof that Big Tech plays by a different set of rules, and get pissed that data centers are built over the objections of the people who live around them (often with taxpayer $$)

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If data centers are built over the objections of the people who live around them the people have to go after the individuals that gave the okay to build. That might be your city council, mayor, or town manager. Regardless of who it is you vote them out when their term is up.

I don't want my Xcel bill to keep increasing because of data centers; we've already had large rate hikes post pandemic. We can't keep paying more to prop up billionaires who don't pay taxes but still exploit our taxpayer-funded infrastructure to hoard inhumane amounts of wealth.

Big Tech Billionaire Motto: Take from the poor, and give to the rich.

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Got this message from Microsoft365 today. Sounds to me like Microsoft plans on us serfs paying for their data center construction and operation, limiting what we can use, and then giving the best of the AI advantages to their 1%-ers who can 'afford' it.

When a member of the local government signs a NDA or approves a Data Center over local objections, they should be voted out in the next election. That’s the only accountability that works.

WE. CAN'T. AFFORD. DATA. CENTERS. Data Centers must be put on moratorium NOW - they take/ pollute VAST quantities of water we can't afford to lose - we can't replenish the water - it doesn't snow enough any longer They use far too much electricity They are 24/7 emmission, noise, heat & lights -NO!

And to rub salt in the wound, these tech companies are forcing local officials on city councils or county boards to sign NDA’s so they can’t even tell their own constituents what’s going on. No wonder Minnesotans don’t trust these guys.

Tell me how the hell a public servant can't talk about their decisions while acting on behalf of the public!?! How are these NDAs legal and enforceable!?! #BizarroWorld