Submit Your Questions: The Great Data Center Backlash

A growing backlash against the Silicon Valley oligarchy and AI infrastructure is emerging in American politics. A Gallup survey reveals that 71 percent of Americans oppose building new data centers in their communities to support the AI industry, with 48 percent expressing strong opposition. This level of resistance exceeds the peak opposition previously recorded for nuclear power plants. In response, WIRED is hosting a livestream on September 10 featuring experts to address public questions regarding data centers.