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Big Tech Is Now Targeting Native American Land for Massive Data Centers
Big Tech's Data Center Push on Native American Land Sparks Tension Between Development and Exploitation
Big Tech companies are targeting Native American land for massive data centers, creating tension within tribal communities. While some tribal leaders see data centers as economic salvation for struggling nations (like the Caddo Nation, described as "broke" after their casino closed), others fear exploitation and a repeat of historical abuses. The article highlights the conflict between the need for development and the risks of fast-tracked deals with tech giants, set against a backdrop of historical exploitation of Native lands.
Key quotes
True wealth is the well-being of our families
We're not poor. We're broke.
a Big Tech push for quick approvals has pitted the need for development against a history of exploitation
From the article
The data center boom has roiled communities across the country, but on Native land, a Big Tech push for quick approvals has pitted the need for development against a history of exploitation.
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