Howard University students to walk out Tuesday demanding data center development freeze
Howard University students in Washington, D.C., plan to walk out of classes as part of a nationwide effort to freeze data center development. Organizers are also demanding public input, economic benefits from artificial intelligence, and safeguards against potential risks.
Howard University students are scheduled to walk out at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday as part of a coordinated protest involving students from more than 50 campuses nationwide. The demonstrations call for an immediate freeze on data center development and artificial intelligence development until the public has a greater role in shaping how the technology is developed and deployed.
Organizers are also seeking an economic stake in AI-related benefits and safeguards against what they describe as catastrophic risks. The article does not identify a specific data center project or company involved in the protest.