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technology21 days ago•13 min saved

AI Data Centers Trigger a Rare Bipartisan Backlash Across States

Across the U.S., opposition to AI-ready data centers is mounting on both sides of the aisle, fueled by concerns about higher electricity bills, water use, noise, land use, and tax incentives; polls show about 70% nationally oppose local data centers, including 75% of Democrats and 63% of Republicans, signaling a rare cross‑partisan backlash. The movement is a mosaic of local fights driven by distrust of tech giants and rising living costs, with potential to spur guardrails or dissolve as politics shift.

via Talking Points Memo|

#ai #bipartisan-backlash #data-centers

policy2 months ago•43 min saved

Student-built map catalogs AI data centers and policy worldwide

A University of Washington student created an open, self-updating interactive map that tracks where data centers are being built and how AI policy is evolving around the world, using Epoch AI data and automated news summaries; the project highlights a patchwork of responses—from water and energy concerns to tax breaks—and argues that greater transparency could empower communities to negotiate benefits like jobs, tax revenue, and environmental monitoring.

via The Verge|

#ai-policy #data-centers #interactive-map

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Conservative Measures Pass in California's Surf City USA"

Huntington Beach, a historically conservative city in Southern California, is set to pass two controversial ballot measures that ban Pride flags from flying on municipal property and require voter identification for local elections, despite warnings of legal action from the state's liberal leaders. The city's far-right council majority has pushed for these measures, reflecting a growing list of MAGA priorities. While the council's culture-war priorities have gained support, a measure giving the mayor unilateral power to cancel council meetings appeared on track to fail. The divisive campaign has deeply divided the community, with opponents vowing to continue their efforts ahead of the November election.

via The Washington Post|

#ballot-measures #california #conservative

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Key Takeaways from the 2023 Minneapolis City Council Election Results"

The 2023 Minneapolis City Council election results have significant implications for the political landscape and local governance. The outcome of the election will shape the direction of the city council and influence policy decisions in Minneapolis.

via Star Tribune|

#city-council #election-results #local-governance

law-and-politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"PA Supreme Court's Crucial Decision on Gun Laws Looms"

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism during a hearing regarding a lawsuit filed by the city of Philadelphia, which seeks to allow local officials to enact their own gun laws. The justices questioned whether the court should be involved in the matter or if it should be left to the state legislature. The lawsuit challenges the legal concept of preemption, which prohibits municipalities from passing gun-control measures stricter than state laws. City officials argue that preemption violates residents' rights and prevents them from enacting laws to address gun violence. The justices raised concerns about the legal soundness of the argument and the potential precedent it could set. The court has not indicated when it will issue a ruling.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

#gun-laws #law-and-politics #lawsuit