Data center discourse shows a 'f*ck you anyway' reaction despite industry improvements
nickbaumann_ · x · 2026-08-20
The author notes a weird trend in AI data center discourse: while a meaningful chunk of the industry has taken initial criticism seriously—implementing changes in water use technology, grid impact mitigation, and community investment—the overall reaction remains largely hostile.
This reminds the author of their time at Meta. Despite the company pouring resources into safety policies in response to criticism, critics cared zero about the changes. This led to an internal sentiment that the criticism itself was in bad faith, which ultimately stalled momentum for worthwhile safety efforts.
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