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Sam Altman knows people hate data centers
"Clearly, people hate data centers—right now, at least," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said.
TL;DR
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledges widespread public dislike of data centers and the AI industry.
- Local opposition to data center projects is a significant issue.
- Governors in Pennsylvania and Texas have recently moved to limit future data center development.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott blamed the industry for a lack of collaboration with state and local governments.
- Other figures, including Jason Kelce and Chamath Palihapitiya, have commented on the negative sentiment towards data centers.
- Former President Donald Trump suggested data centers need public relations help.