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Backlash grows to datacenter plan in former IBM town
Original: 'This is not an anti-tech town': backlash to datacenter in city once home to IBM https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202
Residents of East Fishkill, New York, a community long tied to IBM, are pushing back against a proposed datacenter, insisting their opposition is not rooted in anti-technology sentiment. Opponents cite concerns typical of such fights, including energy demand, noise and strain on local infrastructure. Supporters of the project argue the town's tech heritage makes it a natural fit for the facility.
Why now: Datacenter expansion has become a flashpoint in US towns as communities weigh economic benefits against environmental and infrastructure costs.
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- 'This is not an anti-tech town': backlash to datacenter in city once home to IBM https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/09/datacenter-backlash-ibm-east-fishkill-new-york # WorldNews # Technology # LocalImpact · guardian_world@robot.villas · 3
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