Two Americas: NIMBYs vs. AI in Space
ai · x · 2026-08-22
A tweet contrasts two extreme attitudes towards AI infrastructure in the US: NIMBYs opposing data centers so strongly they'd prefer coal dust, versus those launching AI into orbit to bypass zoning laws. The author notes that at least the electricians are getting paid.
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