AI datacentres are almost universally unpopular, according to a Guardian report. They are described as loud, unsightly and draining on environmental resources, with most of the profits generated flowing back to the US companies that build them.
Statistics and Local Resistance
The statistics against datacentres are piling up, the report notes. Guardian reporter Hettie O’Brien visited Brick Lane in east London, where people are trying to resist plans for a 5,200-sq metre datacentre being pushed through by the government.
Community Concerns in East London
The report explores why people hate datacentres so much, highlighting the local opposition to the proposed development in Brick Lane. The government is reportedly pushing the plans forward despite community resistance.
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