Residents raise resource and ethical concerns about data centers and AI infrastructure
Multiple public commenters at the June 23 meeting urged the Council to scrutinize proposals for data centers, citing high water and electricity use and ethical concerns tied to AI systems and supply‑chain decisions.
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At the June 23 meeting, residents urged the City to study the local impacts of data‑center development and wider AI infrastructure. Amy Clark presented national utility usage figures, referenced Feeding the Machine by Mark Graham and questioned whether the City should pursue projects with high water and energy demands. She urged the Council to scrutinize cost‑saving strategies tech companies use to remain globally competitive and to consider long‑term resource adequacy.
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