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BC Greens Leader Calls for AI Data Center Pause
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British Columbia Greens leader Emily Lowan advocates for a halt on new AI data centers, citing environmental, health, and security concerns. She criticizes the governments build-first-regulate-later approach, pointing to a recent Nanaimo data center project that failed to deliver on promises. The centers could consume vast amounts of water, raising concerns about resource strain. As Canada pushes for homegrown tech, Lowan calls for smart guardrails to manage the environmental impact.
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