Ep 321 Peacewarts Lab 9-13-26: Hate AI Data Centers? That's OK, But Don't Hate AI

Ep 321 Peacewarts Lab 9-13-26: Hate AI Data Centers? That's OK, But Don't Hate AI In this lab session, we tackle a vital nuance in the fight for environmental protection: how to stand up against the toxic local impact of massive industrial data centers without accidentally handing the keys of artificial intelligence over to tech monopolies. We explore why AI belongs to The Commons—built on centuries of shared human knowledge—and how keeping it public prevents it from being exclusively captured by corporate and military interests. A narrated piece on data centers and local community impact Erin Brockovich on the New Yorker Radio Hour discussing data center expansion and water strain A quick rundown of the homework assignments and reflection prompts An experimental exploration of how I work collaboratively with AI to produce these pieces, featuring our drafted essay on reclaiming AI for The Commons Resources & Links Mentioned: Erin Brockovich Takes on Data Centers on the New Yorker Radio Hour Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/erin-brockovich-takes-on-data-centers/id1050430296?i=1000784059522 Erin Brockovich’s Data Center Map (report data centers and view existing, under-construction, proposed, and cancelled locations):https://www.brockovichdatacenter.com/ Join the Community / Get the Books:https://www.AvisKalfsbeek.com  Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “Dalai Lama Riding a Bike”https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW