Smith County residents joining national protest against AI data centers

Name: Smith County residents joining national protest against AI data centers
Uploaded: 2026-07-17T00:58:01.000Z
Duration: 27 s
Description: A national day of protest against AI data centers and rapid AI expansion is planned for Saturday. At least 15 Texas cities, including Tyler, will participate. Smith County residents are gathering at the Smith County Courthouse to voice their opposition.

News Clip0:27KETK NBC·Tyler, Smith County, TX·7/17/2026

A national day of protest against AI data centers and rapid AI expansion is planned for Saturday. At least 15 Texas cities, including Tyler, will participate. Smith County residents are gathering at the Smith County Courthouse to voice their opposition.

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A national day of protest against the expansion of AI data centers is scheduled across the United States this Saturday. The demonstration aims to pressure state and federal officials to address the risks associated with rapid AI development. Residents in at least 15 Texas cities, including Tyler, are preparing to join the nationwide movement.

In East Texas, local participants from Smith County will gather at the Smith County Courthouse at 11:00 a.m. to voice their concerns and opposition regarding AI data centers in their region.