
Downstream: Exposing The True Costs of AI w/ Karen Hao
Novara Media
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Exploiting Perspectives: Tech Leaders and Local Communities
This chapter examines the viewpoints of tech leaders on global resources, particularly focusing on data center expansions in economically vulnerable areas. It uncovers the exploitative nature of these developments, highlighting the lack of adequate consultation with local leaders and the adverse implications for essential resources. Through personal narratives, it critiques the disconnect between corporate ambitions and community needs, shedding light on the systemic issues faced by low-income workers in the tech industry.
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