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Data centre deforestation sparks anger over tech consent

Original: Do you want us to cut down your forest for a data centre to power our chatbot? - Yes - Maybe later If you’re angry (but

Critics are voicing frustration at tech companies accused of clearing forests to build data centres that power AI chatbots, framing the practice as done without public consent. The discussion mocks how such projects are presented to communities as a simple yes-or-no choice, and shares lists of alternative services for people who want to opt out of AI-driven platforms.

Why now: Growing public backlash against the environmental cost and lack of consent in AI data centre expansion.

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• Do you want us to cut down your forest for a data centre to power our chatbot? - Yes - Maybe later If you’re angry (but not surprised) that the people with zero understanding of consent may be guilty of illegal logging, here’s a list of alternative services to help chop down… · commonsfi@social.coop · 17

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