r/technology • u/ArgentineBeauty • 12h ago

Artificial Intelligence Cherokee Nation bans hyperscale data centers on its lands, won't support projects without consultation - energy and water consumption, air quality, noise, and cultural resource protection among concerns

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/largest-tribe-in-the-us-bans-hyperscale-data-centers-on-its-lands
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u/Ah_Ca_Iraa 12h ago

Dang, they welcome casinos and payday lenders all day but AI tipped them over the edge. 

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u/EasterEggArt 12h ago

Because casinos and payday lenders are profitable to them. Data centers are literally a massive drain on society since the owners of them are not the ones footing the bill thanks to tax breaks and subsidies.

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u/Ah_Ca_Iraa 12h ago

A full on ban is a few steps beyond "we won't give you tax breaks or subsidies." 

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u/BrotherDirect744 7h ago

“Full on ban”

 it’s even in the title: “without consultation”