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Last Night's 'Viral' Pro-Data Center Party Is Tied to Thiel, the Koch Institute, and Other AI Boosters
Gizmodo • • business
Key Points:
- Data centers face widespread public opposition across the U.S., with many constituents demanding elected officials halt their expansion due to concerns over noise, pollution, and strain on power grids.
- Despite the backlash, a pro-data center event called "Data After Dark" was held in Washington DC, organized by tech journalist Jonas Du and supported by conservative media, think tanks, and AI companies.
- Jonas Du, a young journalist with ties to right-wing media and organizations, has gained prominence through critical coverage of progressive movements and is backed by influential conservative networks.
- The event was presented by groups including Young Voices, a nonprofit talent agency promoting classical liberal (conservative) voices, which has connections to major conservative funders like the Koch Institute and the Atlas Network.
- Young Voices and its leadership have strong links to conservative think tanks and political figures, illustrating the coordinated effort behind promoting pro-data center narratives within the broader right-wing media ecosystem.
