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Aussie105

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9. I know a couple of people . . .
Fri Jun 5, 2026, 07:02 AM
18 hrs ago

who complain about the cost of new and big 3.5" computer hard drives.

When questioned why they need yet another couple of big drives, the answers are always vague.

The truth be told, I think they are trying to download all, or a large chunk of the internet.

Some sort of personal Shangri-La awaits them once that mission is completed. Like a religious obsession, almost. Heaven is within my reach!

I'd like to put the same question to those seeking to create those huge data and AI centres, to the point they are prepared to sink billions into setting them up.

Why?

What benefit is there in taking away resources from a local population to feed your data centres?

What benefits do you see coming from them, that justifies it all?

Questions need to be asked by individuals, local and state governments.
And a series of 'Not So Fast!' roadblocks put in the way.

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