Nothing aimed at you personally - but absolutely aimed at the endless "no more data centers" posts that have taken up a large percentage of posts here lately.
In fact, I agree with you on eminent domain, that's never been right. In Texas, is can only be used for things like highways - not private corporate projects. Still sucks for folks in the path of electrical lines, country roads that are becoming 6 lanes, etc.
The argument should be "end eminent domain" not "no more data centers". The push for data centers is about economic growth - growth that outpaces our competitors and enemies. It is required - without it our current debt is unsustainable. With it, we have a chance to recover and thrive.
At the end of the day, these data centers are look for 3 things - distance to existing electrical transmission lines, distance to existing fiber optic routes, and then cheapest spot. Undeveloped land that lives at and intersection of the first two tends to be the cheapest option, and thus the route they choose.
Being opposed to data centers is the equivalent of opposing Ford's assembly line in 1900. They are quite literally, the factories for the next industrial revolution.
Be concerned about water consumption - sure. They are already moving beyond this, and it only works in certain geographies. Being 'against them all' because of 'my privacy' is low IQ drivel. Sorry - but it is true.
Do you realize that every ma and pa shop out there has to have a digital presence to compete today? Especially against the Amazon's of the world? They have two options - put servers in these very same data centers -- or pay 5x to 'put it in the cloud'... which use these very same data centers. C'mon folks - we are better than this. Think!
Just let people grow their own plants, on their own land, without threat of violence or the confiscation of that land/home.
Genesis 1:12 "And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good."
This has comms written all over it. Trump/Vance return briskly to WH, gunman attempts something. Israel/Netanyahu "hair on fire" after being iced-out... then a "catasptrophic" "toxic" event in OC... I'd say watch for what comes out about SoCal in the next week. Info drop - Politicos/Agents being outed shortly.
Came here to say this. I have a suspicion that the Save Act is being slow rolled to a point that prevents any lawsuit (which you know will be immediate) from the Dems, ensuring it is still in place protecting the upcoming elections. I.e. pass it just in time.
This entire anti-data center "movement" seems 100% astroturfed. Trump has made it clear - America NEEDS this to be dominant and prosperous. Then there's this luddite BS. Amazed how many anons cannot put 2+2 together...
All these anti-data center posts are the equivalent of telling Henry Ford to shut down the assembly line in the early-1900s. These are modern day factories. Period.
Yes - the use of water for cooling is a problem. But, it is not required - with enough electricity (which Trump just made them start building their own generation capabilities!), they are cooled just like most homes. How much water does your house use for cooling?
Came here to say exactly this - it has increased my productivity at least 10x, if not 50x at times. Anyone can run it on their phone now - there are very capable FREE MODELS. While some 'convenient' and 'smarter' options are available for those who can afford $20/mo - 80%+ of the functionality is available to everyone with a phone right now.
The AI fear-porn is getting tiresome. It is here to stay, and yes, the equivalent of the next industrial revolution. The country that leads it, will lead the world in productivity and innovation. Same goes for the anti-Data Center doomers.
And when they have enough power, water is not needed for cooling. How much water does your home AC use? Right. Water is only used for evaporative cooling for data centers because it is cheaper than electrical cooling.
I really don't understand this anti-Data Center bullshit. It is the equivalent of saying "Stop Building Factories!" - Data Centers are 21st century factories. It really is that simple. Small minds apparently cannot comprehend.
I've been watching the series "Vikings" - in that, King Ecbert (Aethelwulf) is stung by a bee, has an allergic reaction, swells up and dies.
Now I'm wondering if that is a hidden secret of British Royalty - bee allergy?
Again, not disagreeing that land like this means something to the folks who ranch or farm it. Fact remains, if it does not have sewage/wastewater, electrical infrastructure, paved roads, etc. - it is considered undeveloped to the real estate market. Thus, the lower price. If you don't want it changed - don't sell it to the developers.