Amazon Warns Communities to Stop Blocking Its Massive AI Data Centers

AWS CEO Matt Garman published a 3,000-word blog urging communities to embrace data centers, arguing the US "can't afford to lose" the AI race. He said over 100 data center moratoriums are being considered nationwide, while a WSJ poll found 62% of Americans support a pause on AI data center construction.

• Garman compared data centers to the post-WWII US highway buildout
• He said over 100 data center moratoriums are under consideration in the US
• WSJ poll: 62% of Americans back a pause on AI data center construction
• AWS announced a community program called Built Together