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Dozens of anti-data centre groups set to march in Edinburgh as part of Europe-wide protest
More than 70 groups are urging a public consultation on plans for at least 23 AI data centres, citing environmental and planning concerns.
- On Saturday, November 14, 76 organizations will march down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, protesting planned AI data centers as part of the Europe-wide Stop Dirty Data Centres wave of demonstrations.
- Campaigners fear Scotland's proposed data centers lack sufficient public scrutiny and could serve military aims, citing the Pentagon's $9 billion spending on 'AI first' warfare infrastructure as evidence of the military-industrial complex threat.
- Friends of the Earth Scotland and Edinburgh Trades Union Council are demanding 'a proper public consultation' before approval, arguing that politicians must protect people's interests rather than corporate profits.
- Public finance minister Hannah Mary Goodlad announced new planning guidance arriving this year, requiring authorities to notify ministers of all new data centers exceeding 50 megawatts for environmental impact assessment.
- Developers have plans to build at least 23 giant AI data centers across Scotland, with a proposed campus in Dumfries and Galloway positioned to become the largest data center in the world.
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More than 70 demonstrations are taking place this month in 15 European countries, including Scotland, where there are plans for over 20 giant AI data centres.
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75 organisations to attend protest march against AI data centres
Campaigners have said 75 organisations are set to protest against AI data centres in Scotland as charities demand “a proper public consultation” on plans. The protest is set to take place on Saturday November 14 and will include trade unions, anti-war groups and housing campaigners. The march down the Royal [...] The post 75 organisations to attend protest march against AI data centres first appeared on Rother Radio.
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