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Protester disrupts pro-data center event in Washington, D.C.

Original: A protester storms a pro-data center party in Washington, D.C., warning the technology is "killing the world" before fli

A protester interrupted a party in Washington, D.C. held by supporters of data center expansion, shouting that the technology is "killing the world" before making an obscene gesture at the crowd as attendees responded with chants of "USA!" The outburst highlights growing tension over the massive facilities powering America's AI boom, which have sparked battles over energy use, water consumption and community impact across the country.

Why now: Public opposition to data center expansion is intensifying as AI growth drives debate over the facilities' environmental costs.

Washington, D.C.data centersartificial intelligence

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