Economic Times Tech
7/18/2026
Group organizes nationwide US protests against AI data center expansion
Original: US data center protests go national as backlash grows
Short summary
The group HumansFirst is coordinating protests against AI data center expansion across at least 125 US locations this Saturday, citing environmental and community-autonomy concerns. A recent poll reportedly shows low public support for local data center construction. The demonstrations signal escalating organized opposition to AI infrastructure buildout.
- •HumansFirst coordinating protests in 125+ US locations against AI data centers
- •Concerns focus on environmental impact and community autonomy
- •Recent poll shows low public support for local data center construction
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