Group holds Lexington walkout against AI, data centers
Lexington residents opposed to artificial intelligence and data center development held a walkout outside the government center. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers and is considering zoning changes, with public comments scheduled at an upcoming council meeting.
Members of No AI in KY joined a nationally organized walkout in Lexington to oppose artificial intelligence and the expansion of data centers. Speakers and performers gathered outside the Lexington government center, arguing that AI could harm human creativity and affect the community’s future.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers in October. During the moratorium, council leaders are expected to strengthen the zoning ordinance text amendment governing where and how data centers may be built. The council will hear public comments on data centers at its next meeting.