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The doomsday warning is not the only threat under the AI wave: British and American residents are also protesting against data centers
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Downsides reportedLocal communities express concern about costs, energy and water use, and limited local autonomy
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Benefits reportedData centers enable AI deployment at scale, justifying expansion despite local costs
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- The doomsday warning is not the only threat under the AI wave: British and American residents are also protesting against data centers ↗BBC · 2026-09-16
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