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AOC’s data-center freakout is wrong on every level

Data centers are big buildings full of machines that process what we do on our phones and computers.

Artificial intelligence requires even more computing power, so companies are eager to build more data centers.

The usual suspects are freaking out.

“We must stop it!” says Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).

“Slow it down!” demands Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).

Data centers do use lots of power, and they need water to cool them down because their computers generate heat.

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One center can use as much power and water as a small town.

“Uses resources like a madman!” says one protester.

Last year, protesters blocked or stalled at least 48 data-center projects.

One opponent fired 13 bullets at an Indiana politician’s home because he supports data centers.

Now AOC and Sanders have introduced a bill that will pause new data-center construction.

‘Shark Tank’ mogul Kevin O’Leary’s massive new data center enrages Utah residents: ‘Shame!’

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