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The Teens Taking On A.I. Data Centers

Thursday, August 20, 2026


Teenagers have organized groups to examine artificial intelligence data centers and their local impacts, including forming after-school clubs and speaking at community meetings. Some participants acknowledged their own use of AI technology while advocating for greater scrutiny of data center operations. The movement reflects growing youth engagement with infrastructure and technology policy at the local level.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/style/the-teens-taking-on-data-centers.html

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