AI data centres: why a simple land severance ignited a massive Hamilton protest

The tech boom is knocking on Hamilton's door, but at what cost? A massive protest just rocked Hamilton City Hall over a proposed AI data centre. And even though the city blocked the land severance application, the fight isn't over. So, why did this simple proposal cause such a negative reaction? To start, a Toronto-based company called Slate Asset Management owns 800 acres of land along Hamilton’s industrial waterfront near Stelco. Slate has plans to launch their project 'Steelport' which is described as a world-class AI, advanced manufacturing, and clean infrastructure district. And at the heart of it – an AI data centre. #hamilton #hamiltonontario #hamont #data #datacentre #ai #aidatacenter #artificialintelligence