Climate protesters say tech companies, not AI, are the real ‘danger to humankind’ – and the planet
Summary
Protesters gathered outside offices of AI companies like OpenAI, Google, and Amazon, saying tech companies harm the planet more than AI itself. They are concerned about the environmental damage from datacenters, urging limits on their growth, and connecting tech giants to military uses and economic risks.Key Facts
- Protesters demonstrated at OpenAI, Google, and Amazon offices in New York regarding AI and environmental concerns.
- An Anthropic employee quit and warned AI could threaten humanity by 2030.
- From 2024 to 2026, local groups blocked at least $64 billion in proposed datacenter projects across the US.
- Eighteen states have local bans on new datacenters, and New York imposed a statewide pause on building them.
- Datacenters use large amounts of water and energy, often from fossil fuels, causing pollution.
- Protesters link tech company actions to harm against the environment and economic inequality.
- Some groups highlighted tech firms’ contracts with the US military in war zones like Iran.
- Climate and social justice activists say talk about AI dangers distracts from climate crises and social problems.
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