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Georgia families face losing their homes to make way for AI data centers: "It's theft" (www.youtube.com)

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Some families in Georgia are being forced to sell their homes or face government seizures to make way for powerlines. 70-80% of that power is needed for AI data centers.

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[-] HeyJoe@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Makes about as much sense as building golf courses in deserts, but we still do that as well.

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