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Across 42 states, 142 protests erupted this past Saturday as citizens nationwide rise up against the explosive growth of AI-powered data centers. Spearheaded by the grassroots group HumansFirst, the movement demands transparency, accountability, and community benefits from tech giants like Meta and Google. Polls reveal only 33% of Americans support the speed of this expansion, and just 14% want one in their own neighborhood. Organizers liken the momentum to the Tea Party’s early days, warning this could reshape future elections. Demands include environmental safeguards, local job creation, and clear developer regulations. In water-scarce Texas and California, protesters highlight the staggering water consumption—up to 260 million gallons annually—fueling concerns about resource strain and community neglect, exposing a widening rift between tech progress and local needs.

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