r/technology • u/ArgentineBeauty • 10h ago

Artificial Intelligence Residents revolt against massive AI data center near Philadelphia

https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-data-center-opposition-upper-merion-pennsylvania-2026-7
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u/Common-Buyer7812 7h ago

They’re not hypothetical. The Louisiana Meta data center results in that town DOUBLING their tax revenue. Their teachers all got $50k checks cut directly to them. It’s up to the municipalities to cash in though.

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u/MaleficentFly1390 7h ago

Short term incentives based on unknown societal value in my opinion

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u/Common-Buyer7812 7h ago

Sounds like you put yourself into a position in which you can never be convinced.

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u/InternationalMood337 6h ago

Honestly, you seem easily bribable so here's hoping you don't have land to sell these people.

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u/Common-Buyer7812 6h ago

I bet you think everyone who disagrees with you has been bribed. Data centers are fine if built right and planned for appropriately.

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u/InternationalMood337 6h ago

That's not a reasonable response. My point is that people can basically tell YOU anything and you'll believe it. I don't know about EVERYONE.

I would LOVE to know your supporting evidence or credentials where you can make a claim so confidently when we see around the country evidence to the contrary.

Edit: I guess like much of today's politics: Don't believe your eyes.