Data centers are now a midterm issue, even in Brooklyn
At a Brooklyn midterm party five days before Election Day, every conversation, from a council member’s fireside chat to a debate about the Democratic Party, kept circling back to AI and data centers.
A recent event in Brooklyn focused on data centers, artificial intelligence, and political implications for the midterm elections. The event, hosted by Newsreel media company, featured prominent figures in tech and policy, including Jack Brewster, Kenneth Schlenker, Aryan Banjan, Maia Woluchem, and Hilary Flint. The discussion revolved around the rapid development of data centers, the impact of AI, and the backlash from communities.
Concerns were raised about transparency, accountability, and environmental and health risks associated with data centers. Participants also debated the role of big tech in the American Dream and the potential impact on labor unions and job security. Despite differing opinions, the conversation highlighted the growing unease among non-tech communities regarding the influence of data centers and AI in their lives and local politics.
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