More than 100 rally against data centers at Michigan Capitol
3 days ago
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- Over 100 people rallied at the Michigan state Capitol to protest data center developments.
- Protestors raised concerns about electricity rate hikes, water usage, and lack of transparency.
- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel criticized a large proposed data center project in Saline Township involving OpenAI and Oracle.
- The Saline Township project is described as one of the biggest data centers in the U.S., requiring 1.4 gigawatts of power.
- A Facebook group, 'Michiganders Against Data Centers,' organized the rally, drawing attendees from across Michigan.
- Data centers are seen as essential for AI but face opposition due to environmental and community impact concerns.
- Legislators and residents voiced opposition to tax breaks for data centers and their expansion in Michigan.
- Residents expressed fears about exploitation, environmental harm, and threats to rural and farmland lifestyles.