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Silicon Valley AI plans face backlash over democracy and datacenters

In a discussion drawing on Stanford ethicist Rob Reich’s experiences, the article argues that Silicon Valley power players have been blindsided by democratic pressures tied to artificial intelligence ambitions.

It claims that the push against datacenters reflects frustration among people who feel they do not control decisions affecting their lives, and it says public support for these AI-driven plans has been limited so far.

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