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The Dirty Truth of AI (naacp.org)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by Five@slrpnk.net to c/poc@beehaw.org

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud Computing has revolutionized how we live and work. But the dirty truth is that the warehouses full of computers that power AI threaten the progress we've made to protect people from pollutants. These data centers and the plants that power them typically burn fuels that emit hazardous chemicals that cause cancer and other health issues into the air the local community breathes.

Elon Musk and his company xAI are poisoning Black communities in TN and MS, just to make more money. While it's not new that data centers threaten to erode our climate progress, xAI's disregard for laws and regulations meant to keep people safe from pollution is unprecedented.

Tech companies and the billionaires who own them must be held accountable. As the country continues to progress in AI, we must ensure that frontline communities aren't the ones paying the price.

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[–] t3rmit3@beehaw.org 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's funny you mention baristas, because Starbucks is using AI to monitor employees, doing "sentiment analysis" to tell if they're against/ unhappy with corporate policies, and even potentially using that info for termination decisions. You can be sure they're also using it to help fight unionization efforts.

I definitely get the impression that you are not aware of how prevalent AI surveillance is currently. Cities can track people using police-linked, privately owned cameras, not relying on cellphones or internet-linked cars, including other methods than facial recognition.

[–] OpenStars@piefed.social 1 points 1 week ago

Yeesh, what a world... hey, did you know that you would be prettier if you smiled more, and also liked my post, and subscribed to my channel, yes and initial here, and there too, no no I wanted your first-born child not second, it's an easy mistake but glad we cleared that up, and hey you know what why don't I just go ahead and have you give me your second one as well while I am thinking about it, yeah that would be great... 👍 👔

I knew the police surveillance was possible but not sure how widespread it has practically become.