Billionaires Pouring Money Into Ads About How AI Data Centers Are Actually Good
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Residents in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Kansas may soon be bombarded with advertisements touting the merits of AI data centers. This orchestrated effort is backed by a group named Build American AI, which has amassed a significant budget, described as "millions of dollars" by Bloomberg. Among the supporters are prominent tech billionaires such as Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, and Greg Brockman from OpenAI. The group's financial backbone is the $100 million super PAC, Leading the Future.
Build American AI's spokesperson framed the issue as an existential threat, dismissing opposition to data centers as a "radical psy-op." They argued that stifling responsible investment would lead to the loss of good-paying jobs, weaken communities, and hinder America's leadership. Despite these efforts, a recent survey by the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg Public Policy Center shows a record-high 61% of Americans oppose new data centers, a 12% increase from March's survey.
With such public opposition, it seems unlikely that a few high-profile ads can salvage the AI industry's reputation before the November elections.
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