Retired Air Force Colonel Warns Residents of AI Data Centers Face Existential Threats
A report by the Collapse Survival Institute, authored by retired Air Force Colonel Drew Miller, argues that living near AI data centers poses a life-or-death risk. The report claims a rogue artificial general intelligence (AGI) could target nearby residents as proxies for human resistance. Miller calls for a moratorium on new AI data center construction, mandatory kill switches, and full transparency for frontier AI labs. The report also warns that people near power plants and transmission lines face similar risks, as a rogue AGI might seek to control its power supply. Miller, a known figure in prepper circles, suggests rural residents arm themselves with shotguns to destroy AI-deployed drones and robots. The report cites former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who previously warned of a greater than 10% chance of AI ending humanity. While the report's claims are speculative, it highlights growing concerns about AI risks and the environmental and economic impacts of data centers on local communities.