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Indigenous leaders urge protections as AI data centers expand

Source: Grist Source published: 16 Jul 2026 NadiAI generated: 16 Jul 2026
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Indigenous leaders warned the U.N. that the rapid expansion of data centers for artificial intelligence is threatening their lands and rights. They called for stronger safeguards and recognition of local impacts on territory and resources.

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Rapid data center growth can strain water, energy and land resources and raise rights and environmental justice concerns for nearby Indigenous communities.

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