Data center opposition crosses political lines, but the fight over local sites obscures a bigger goal. AI companies aim to capture entire industries, from enterprise software to legal services. The essay cites a $750 billion 2026 buildout, PAC spending by Anthropic and OpenAI in New York races, and a Saline Township, Michigan project that proceeded despite local rejection.
AI Data Centers and the Concentration of Wealth
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Bruce Schneier and Nathan E. Sanders
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