“I want the government to regulate AI data centres more before allowing them to be built. My constituents are worried about pollution, noise, and water usage from these centres in residential areas. They want their quality of life and affordable utilities to be prioritized over the interests of big tech companies.”
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AI Data Centres
The NDP raised concerns about the Prime Minister's 'invest now, regulate later' approach to AI data centres, which are proposed to be built in dense residential neighborhoods. The NDP highlighted the potential for constant air pollution from diesel generators and the impact on local residents, and called for regulations to protect the health and safety of communities before approving any AI data centres.