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Are data centres engines of progress or exploitation?
Original: Engines of progress or machines of exploitation? Data centres and the fight for shared prosperity
Debate is growing over the social and economic impact of data centres, the vast facilities powering the digital economy and the AI boom. Critics argue these projects can bring land disputes, heavy energy and water use, and few local benefits, while supporters say they drive investment and jobs. Business and Human Rights Centre commentary frames the question as whether communities share in the prosperity these facilities generate.
Why now: Concerns are rising over human rights, labour and community impacts as data centre construction accelerates worldwide.
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- Engines of progress or machines of exploitation? Data centres and the fight for shared prosperity · Business and Human Rights Centre
- Engines of progress or machines of exploitation? Data centres and the fight for shared prosperity · Business and Human Rights Centre
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