AI First: How the Federal Government Is Prioritizing AI over People and Planet
This article critiques the rapid expansion of AI data centers, arguing that corporate interests are prioritizing AI infrastructure over public goods and environmental stability. It highlights the financial disparity between corporate tax payments and the massive investment in AI buildouts.
Why it matters
It reflects growing public and political pushback against the environmental and economic costs of the current AI infrastructure boom.
The data center boom shows that world-altering infrastructure can rapidly expand when the interests of state and capital are aligned.
The text explicitly advocates for prioritizing working people over corporate profits and criticizes billionaire-led 'worldmaking'.
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