Compare data centers to golf courses. But many people like golf courses

Compare data centers to refrigerators. But almost everyone likes refrigerators

Compare data centers to dishwashers. But many people like dishwashers

Compare data centers to almond trees. But many people like almonds

It goes on and on

If people really liked "AI" the way they like golf, refrigerators, dishwashers, almonds, etc., then data centers might be an easier sell

I don't think this opposition to data centers is "environmentalism", it has too much broad support. I think this is simply lack of enthusiasm for "AI". Silicon Valley and Redmond can effectively force people to use certain software but cannot make people like it

This third era of "AI" is probably going to end like the last two; reality will ensure this

Arguments for or against notwithstanding