Public Opposition to Data Centers Signals Fear of Superintelligence
JeffLadish · x · 2026-08-22
JeffLadish argues that public opposition to data centers stems from a sense that something is wrong, even if they lack technical understanding. He emphasizes the massive gap in aligning Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) and calls for better coordination.
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