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Protests across Washington call for pause on AI data centers
Original: Protests in Seattle, across WA call for pause on AI data center boom- They’re seeking to pressure Washington lawmakers a
Protesters gathered in Seattle and across Washington state to demand a pause on the rapid expansion of AI data centers. Demonstrators are pressuring state lawmakers after a bill to regulate the industry stalled this spring, amid lobbying opposition from Microsoft, Amazon and other tech companies.
Why now: A regulation bill stalled under tech industry lobbying, prompting public demonstrations.
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- Protests in Seattle, across WA call for pause on AI data center boom- They’re seeking to pressure Washington lawmakers after a bill to regulate AI data centers stalled this spring amid opposition by lobbyists for Microsoft, Amazon and others. https://www.… · Olympiajoe@journa.host · 15
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