Tyler, the Creator Declares ‘Death to All Data Centers’ After Georgia County Pushes for New Facilities
Musician Tyler, the Creator, publicly declared "death to all data centers" in an Instagram story, backing DeKalb County Commission candidate Rev. Keyanna Jones Moore's fight against a proposed data center expansion in Georgia. He expressed concerns about the environmental impact, including excessive fresh water use and pollution, as well as community disruption. Tyler, the Creator also criticized officials for prioritizing personal gain over public well-being.
Musician Tyler, the Creator, has voiced strong opposition to data center development across the United States, reacting to a proposed expansion in DeKalb County, Georgia. In an Instagram story, he supported Rev. Keyanna Jones Moore, a DeKalb County Commission candidate, who is campaigning against the facilities, citing concerns over their environmental impact and potential for community disruption.
Tyler, a California resident, echoed Moore's arguments that data centers consume exorbitant amounts of fresh water, pollute air, and negatively affect lower-class and minority communities. He expressed dismay that such developments are even debated, stating, "death to all data centers" and criticizing officials who he believes act out of self-interest. He also voiced skepticism about the effectiveness of traditional protests.
Separately, Tyler shared his views on artificial intelligence, arguing it should be reserved for "mundane s**t" rather than creative endeavors, maintaining that human creativity remains unique and ahead of AI's capabilities.