Climate protesters target OpenAI, Google and Amazon over AI datacenters
During New York climate week, activists picketed the offices of OpenAI, Google and Amazon, demanding moratoriums on AI datacenters. Organizers say local groups blocked at least $64bn in proposed datacenter buildout from 2024 to 2026, with bans passed in at least 18 states.
- Protests hit OpenAI, Google and Amazon offices in New York
- At least $64bn in datacenter buildout blocked from 2024 to 2026
- Bans passed in at least 18 states at local or county level
- Activists demand moratoriums and protection of water access
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