NewzPrime Minister Narendra Modi aims to position India to power the artificial intelligence era through a rapid expansion of data centers. However, this nationwide building spree is encountering resistance from local residents.
In Mumbai, Indian engineer Tushar Shetty has experienced firsthand the transformation of what was once a stretch of lush greenery outside his 21st-floor apartment window into a scar of red earth. This local friction mirrors a global tension as the booming demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure clashes with environmental and community interests.
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