Amazon writes scary blog warning communities not to block data centers
Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman published a blog post calling for public support of AI data center projects, warning that opposition risks what he described as irreparable harm to the US economy and national security.
The post, described as more than 3,000 words, pushes back on public concerns about the impact data centers may have on jobs, power demands, and the environment. Garman said "our nation can't afford to lose" the race for AI dominance.
"With any change, there will be important questions raised, but there will also be misinformation and outright lies, and in the age of social media and 24/7 news, myths take hold faster than ever before," Garman said.
The blog was posted today. Additional details from the full story are available at The Verge.
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Amazon is calling for people to support AI data center projects, or risk irreparable harm to the US economy and national security. In a more than 3,000 word blog posted today, Amazon web services CEO Matt Garman pushed back on public concerns around the impact that data centers may have on jobs, power demands, and […]