Renaming data centers to 'make-your-internet-go-faster plants'
georgemillo · x · 2026-08-22
The author suggests a humorous perspective: if we renamed 'data centers' to 'make-your-internet-go-faster plants', 99% of the controversy surrounding them might disappear.
This tweet is a comment on a post by the Governor of Pennsylvania regarding implementing the strictest requirements for AI data centers, implying that public opposition often stems from a misunderstanding of the facility's purpose rather than substantive issues.
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