Data centers are now a midterm issue, even in Brooklyn
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At a Brooklyn midterm party five days before Election Day, every conversation, from a council member’s fireside chat to a debate about the Democratic Party, kept circling back to AI and data centers.
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A cozy living room in Brooklyn filled with bookshelves and vintage furniture, where a diverse group of people are engaged in animated discussion around a fireplace, with posters and flyers for local elections scattered about.
Caption: Even in Brooklyn, the future is now a local issue.
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Based on the original story on techcrunch.com.
Editor's note
As the conversation at a Brooklyn midterm party demonstrates, the pervasive influence of AI and data centers is no longer confined to Silicon Valley but has become a pressing concern for communities across the nation. This shift underscores the escalating importance of understanding how technological infrastructure shapes our daily lives and future prospects.
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Panel 1
(a) The subject is the sudden prominence of data centers and AI in local politics and community discussions in Brooklyn, New York. (b) The irony is that a topic typically associated with tech giants and industry experts is now a major concern for local politicians and residents at a grassroots level. (c) The highlight is a relatable character expressing the absurdity of the situation: ---
Narrator: I came to a political party to talk about local issues, not to become a data center expert.
Panel 2
*Inside a cozy living room in Brooklyn, filled with bookshelves and a fireplace. A group of people are gathered around a fireplace, listening intently to a council member who is speaking into a microphone placed on a small table. The council member is gesturing enthusiastically.*
Council Member: As we look ahead, it's clear that AI and data centers are going to be critical issues for our community.
Panel 3
*The scene shifts to a small dining table, where a debate is taking place among several people with laptops and notepads. A poster on the wall reads and a book on the table is titled *
Narrator: VOTE LOCAL
Narrator: Introduction to AI.
Local Resident: But what does this mean for small businesses like the bodega down the street?
Tech Savvy Neighbor: Data centers will impact their energy costs and internet speeds!
Panel 4
*A relatable, slightly bewildered character, a middle-aged woman with a confused look on her face, is standing alone near the window, holding a cup of coffee. She looks at the crowd engaged in the debate and then at a book on the table.*
Relatable Character: I came to a political party to talk about local issues, not to become a data center expert.
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