AWS CEO Matt Garman Defends Data Centers: "Do You Not Want to Use Netflix?"

AWS CEO Matt Garman is urging the tech industry to better communicate the real-world benefits of data centers as community opposition mounts. With recent polling showing 71% of voters oppose local AI data center construction, Garman argues that companies must highlight what is truly at stake. He points out that beloved, everyday services like streaming platforms rely entirely on cloud infrastructure, while local municipalities benefit from significantly lower tax burdens due to data center revenue. Garman warns that implementing moratoriums on data center expansion could stall critical infrastructure growth and jeopardize the United States' lead in the global artificial intelligence race.

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