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How Much of Data-Center Activism Is Really AI Slop?
Americans are increasingly wary of AI data centers, leading to local protests and political moratoriums. Activists often share AI-generated materials, including misleading summaries and memes, to support their anti-data-center arguments. These include false claims like data centers using human stem cells and AI-generated rural-themed memes opposing infrastructure projects.
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