AI Infrastructure & Democracy
Latest in AI Infrastructure & Democracy· Nov 9
Economists divide on whether tighter AI regulation under Democratic governance would boost or suppress growth, with the split turning on whether oversight constrains productive capacity and investment returns or prevents externalities and systemic risks that would otherwise weigh on the economy.
Community and democratic opposition to large-scale AI datacenter projects, reflecting tensions between tech industry expansion and local governance, environmental concerns, and public participation in decision-making.
8 events tracked
- Single source3 days ago
Economists split on whether AI regulation would help or harm growth
New York Times examines whether Democratic AI regulation would harm or benefit the economy.
The New York Times
- Single source5 days ago
Thailand's datacentre boom stalls as power and water run short
Data centre construction in south-east Asia slows as operators reassess expansion plans amid rising costs and power constraints.
The Guardian
- Single source9 days ago
Drax owner plans £20bn AI datacentre at UK's dirtiest power plant
UK's largest coal power plant will be repurposed to supply electricity to a major AI datacentre, addressing energy demand from AI infrastructure.
The Guardian
- Single source20 days ago
UK pledges £100m for new AI biosecurity facility
UK commits £100m to new AI biosecurity lab, backing computational tools for pandemic and bioweapon detection.
BBC News
- Single source27 days ago
Commentator argues tech firms threaten democracy but says public has countermeasures
Guardian opinion piece argues AI poses democratic risks but proposes countermeasures to mitigate threats.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Analyst argues democratic systems are crucial for managing artificial intelligence risks
Matthew Botvinick argues democracy is essential for AI safety, linking governance structures to AI risk management.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
East Fishkill residents oppose datacenter despite technology heritage
A city once known for tech manufacturing now faces local opposition to a new datacenter project, signaling community resistance to AI infrastructure expansion.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 2 months ago
Unexpected election results disrupt Silicon Valley's AI policy agenda
U.S. election results caught Silicon Valley AI leaders off guard, complicating their policy influence ambitions.
The Guardian