GeneralBearishThe Verge – AI · 3h ago6/10
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The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, says only people who live in ‘shitty houses’ oppose data center
Shelbyville, Indiana's mayor Scott Furgeson faced backlash after being caught on camera dismissing community opposition to a proposed $2 billion data center by characterizing protesters as living in 'shitty houses' and being renters. The controversial remarks highlight growing tensions between municipal leadership pursuing major development projects and resident concerns about infrastructure, environmental, and quality-of-life impacts.
