Protestors rally against proposed data center
In Batavia, New York, activists protested a proposed AI data center as part of a nationwide demonstration. They expressed concerns despite the state's recent development pause, viewing the moratorium as insufficient. A lawsuit challenging the project has also been filed on behalf of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation.
In Batavia, New York, local activists participated in a nationwide day of protests against a proposed AI data center. Despite a recent statewide pause on data center development, opponents expressed continued concern, characterizing the moratorium as merely a temporary halt.
Protesters voiced their strong disapproval, stating, "We don't want it. It don't belong here." One activist directly addressed Governor Kathy Hochul, urging her to prioritize constituents over election year politics. Additionally, a lawsuit challenging the data center project has been filed on behalf of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation.