{
  "id": 15852387,
  "title": "Would you give up ChatGPT to stop AI data centers? Reddit's answer was brutal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/would-you-give-up-chatgpt-to-stop-ai-data-centers-reddits-answer-was",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-21T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/would-you-give-up-chatgpt-to-stop-ai-data-centers-reddits-answer-was-brutal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent discussion on Reddit's r/technology forum stirred up strong opinions about the relationship between AI and data centers. Tech CEO Cyrus Beschloss, speaking at CNBC's Trading the Midterms event, challenged those who oppose AI and data centers while still using services like ChatGPT. Beschloss argued that such individuals might feel differently if losing access to AI meant financial or environmental consequences. However, Reddit users largely disagreed with his stance, with many admitting to regularly using AI tools and expressing willingness to forego them if necessary. The conversation highlighted differing levels of attachment to AI, with some users finding the technology indispensable and others seeing it as a convenient but replaceable tool. While data centers power essential cloud services, shutting them down would have far-reaching effects beyond just AI features. The debate reveals complex attitudes towards AI development and infrastructure, prompting readers to consider their own stance on the issue.",
  "summary": "An AI CEO questioned whether people would give up ChatGPT to stop data centers. Reddit users had plenty to say. Take our poll and weigh in.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}