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Tyler, the Creator Declares ‘Death to All Data Centers’ After Georgia County Pushes for New Facilities

Tyler, the Creator trashed the building of data centers across America, wondering when people will eventually revolt against those in power.

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While a lot of the focus on AI revolves around its creative use, most overlook how it ruins the environment. Because it uses such an exorbitant amount of fresh water, it fundamentally strips resources from people. Prices go up, and the quality of water goes down, preying on the livelihoods of citizens. Additionally, the pollution from data centers radically alters the air quality in many towns, especially lower-class and minority communities. People from both sides of the political aisle hate it, yet people in power still push them through. Frankly, it’s made someone like Tyler, the Creator, fed up.

In an Instagram story, Tyler reacted to DeKalb County Commission candidate Rev. Keyanna Jones Moore’s fight against a proposed expansion of a........

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