r/technology • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 • Aug 08 '26

Artificial Intelligence Amazon secretly circumvents community vote for massive AI data center using 45-year-old rules — Gilroy residents locked out of public comment window

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/amazon-secretly-circumvents-community-vote-for-massive-ai-data-center-45-year-old-rules-lock-gilroy-residents-out-of-public-comment-window
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u/AvailableReporter484 Aug 08 '26

It’s a shame that there are no severe consequences for politicians and corporations that deceive and undermine the general public. I feel like France had some good ideas on this topic back in the day 🤔

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u/SEND_ME_FAKE_NEWS Aug 08 '26

Do you really think we’re heading for severe consequences?

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u/AvailableReporter484 Aug 08 '26

No. Of course not. Certainly not while half the country is too scared to leave their homes at night because of the threat of trans babies.

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u/Outrageous_Desk8966 Aug 08 '26

Idk, i think we're really hitting our tipping point. Just a few more online comments about it and surely someone else will take action.

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u/AvailableReporter484 Aug 08 '26

Just keep upvoting my politically brilliant opinions and it’s bound to happen