The fight against AI data centers is important – but it’s just a starting point | Bruce Schneier and Nathan E Sanders

Opposition to AI datacenters in the US arises from concerns about local resource use, environmental impact, and limited job creation, particularly affecting lower-income communities. However, focusing solely on datacenters may distract from broader issues such as the concentration of power among AI companies and their influence on politics and industries. The article argues that while datacenter debates are important, the larger challenge lies in addressing AI's widespread societal and economic,