Pro-Data Center Party Interrupted By Protesters in D.C.
A party was held in D.C. to celebrate data centers, which have become a flashpoint in the debate over AI’s rapid expansion.
On Saturday night, a pro-data center party took place in Washington D.C. amid increasing opposition to data center construction nationwide. The invitation to the gathering on Partiful website proclaimed: “In light of the bipartisan psychosis over AI data centers, it’s about time that the people who haven’t lost their minds get together and celebrate the glory of American compute.”
Social media videos captured the lively event, complete with a DJ booth, dancefloor, and even a generative AI photo booth offering AI-themed cocktails.
However, the celebration was interrupted by protesters who managed to crash the party. A female protester stepped onto the stage, addressing the crowd with a passionate rant, “thank you for using all the water” and “you’re killing the world.” Despite her protest, party-goers responded with a chant of “USA!” The growing demand for AI computing has led to data centers becoming a contentious issue, as these facilities consume vast amounts of power, water, and land. This story is still unfolding, and further updates will follow.
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