A new generation of activists is taking on one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time: the rapid expansion of A.I. data centers.
These young advocates, many still in high school, are organizing after-school clubs, delivering presentations at local government meetings, and pushing for stricter regulations on energy-intensive computing facilities.
Their efforts reflect a growing awareness among Gen Z about climate impacts tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure. However, they also grapple with personal contradictions—many rely heavily on the same technologies they're fighting against.
The movement highlights tensions between technological progress and sustainability, as teens navigate their roles as both critics and consumers of A.I. systems.
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