The One Big Issue That Connects the Data Center and Flock Backlash The recent backlash against data centers and surveillance systems like Flock Safety's license plate readers has been met with a peculiar response from Big Tech and its backers: they're trying to sell these projects better.
National brands are using celebrity endorsements, and companies are hiring community engagement leads to reduce the risk of opposition.
Behind closed doors, the National Republican Senatorial Committee is advising AI companies to develop a PR strategy for data centers, which they acknowledge are a liability in Ohio.