Peter Diamandis: Data center backlash is the best thing to happen to AI
PeterDiamandis · x · 2026-11-10
Peter Diamandis argues the data center backlash is a blessing for AI: cheap capital long let builders ignore neighboring communities, and now they must design for them — quieter cooling, their own power generation, and a share of the tax base. He calls on the industry to show everyday Americans why they should trust the technology, framing the moment as an opportunity.
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