
Cuddly Data Center Plushie Sparks Debate on AI Power Use
A satirical collaboration between Basura and Big Data introduces Bezzy, a plush data-center toy that plays the real center’s high-pitched sounds when squeezed, designed to spark conversation about data centers’ energy use, noise, and who benefits from AI infrastructure; only 20 dolls are available for $99, accompanied by stickers and links to related research.