Seminole Nation Becomes First Indigenous Government to Ban Data Center Construction on Tribal Lands
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Joe Wilkins
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The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has become the first Indigenous nation in the US to officially ban data center construction on its lands. After a tech startup approached tribal leaders about building a data center, the Tribal Council voted unanimously (24-0) to enact a moratorium on generative AI technology and hyperscale data center development within the Seminole Nation and its territories. The decision reflects growing concerns about the environmental impact of data centers, particularly their massive energy and water consumption, and positions the Seminole Nation as a leader in protecting tribal lands from the expanding infrastructure demands of the AI industry.
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The Tribal Council voted 24 to 0 to enact a 'moratorium on the advancement of generative artificial intelligence technology and hyperscale data center development within the Seminole Nation and within tribal lands and territories.'
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