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Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The hidden $25 billion public health cost of America's data center boom | Fortune

Data centers impose a hidden health cost of $25 billion on local communities, primarily due to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Tech industry
fromFuturism
6 months ago

The AI Industry Is Traumatizing Desperate Contractors in the Developing World for Pennies

AI systems rely on low-wage data-labeling labor in developing countries exposed to traumatic content, poor conditions, and limited workplace protections.
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