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Bettie

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15. Tech Bros want to show us that they have the power to do anything they want to

Reply to bluestarone (Original post)

Fri May 15, 2026, 03:01 PM

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and stealing water and power from states for their magic beans...I mean, data centers, are the way they try to show that they own everyone and everything.

Especially when they take water from drought stricken areas because they can.

NOTE: I am not a fan of tech bros or AI. I don't care if others think AI is the best thing in the world....I do not.

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Could someone here explain these data centers? All of a sudden they seem to be propping up every where. [View all] bluestarone Yesterday OP

More data centers equals more money for shareholders. Need there be any other reason? OC375 Yesterday #1

The heavy compute in data centers generates massive heat LearnedHand Yesterday #2

All they do is feed AI, drive up local electric and water costs, are a huge draw on local water sources ImNotGod Yesterday #3

After reading some replies bluestarone Yesterday #4

Well, there really is a demand for data centers, when you consider that a TELCO or other major business will SWBTATTReg Yesterday #5

The one in Utah will be... lame54 Yesterday #9

Data Centers also aren't 'popping up' everywhere, there are in every large business, etc. in the US. The TELCO example SWBTATTReg Yesterday #10

The beginning of The Matrix lame54 Yesterday #6

AI is all about the capex right now. Happy Hoosier Yesterday #7

You're using one now. TheProle Yesterday #8

The sudden demand for new data centers has nothing to do with DU or the internet as we've known highplainsdem Yesterday #11

Ai is increasing demand for sure, but forums, social media and streaming services TheProle Yesterday #12

The GREATLY increased demand is from AI. highplainsdem Yesterday #13

They're all competing to be the "winner take all" in a giant market they envision. usonian Yesterday #14

Tech Bros want to show us that they have the power to do anything they want to Bettie Yesterday #15

Brookings Institution article on data centers from November of last year: highplainsdem Yesterday #16

The greedy never have enough money...tech bros especially BigmanPigman 20 hrs ago #17