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Scott Benson

Coverage of Scott Benson in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 30 · 19:13 UTCMost recent: Jul 22 · 10:00 UTC
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Detroit City Councilorganization2Marcell Toddperson2Detroitplace2Mary Watersperson1Environmental and Energy Study Instituteorganization1AI data centerstopic1Great Lakes regionplace1Erma Leaphartperson1City Planning Commissionorganization1Sierra Club Michigan Chapterorganization1data centerstopic1hyperscale data centerstopic1ShotSpottertopic1Soundthinkingorganization1Gabriela Santiago-Romeroperson1James Tateperson1
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  • TECHNOLOGYJul 22 · 10:00 UTCBRIDGEDETROIT
    Detroit council opposes unchecked water use by AI data centers

    Detroit City Council opposes unregulated water use by AI data centers, citing environmental and infrastructure risks. The council approved a resolution requiring safeguards for water consumption and environmental impact, as the city drafts regulations for data center development.

  • TECHNOLOGYJul 6 · 09:00 UTCBRIDGEDETROIT
    Detroit begins drafting data center regulations

    Detroit's City Planning Commission is drafting regulations for data center developments, led by City Councilman Scott Benson's working group aiming for a December approval. The group is assessing existing data centers and considering limits based on current facilities, with a focus on avoiding hyperscale data centers.

  • SECURITYJun 30 · 19:13 UTCMICHIGAN ADVANCE
    Detroit City Council narrowly votes to extend gunshot detection tech, after passionate split debate

    Detroit City Council narrowly approved a $2.1 million extension of its contract with SoundThinking Inc. for ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology through March 2027. The 5-4 vote followed a divided debate, with critics questioning the technology's effectiveness and cost, while supporters emphasized its role in reducing gun violence.