This post is part of Global Voices’ April 2026 Spotlight series, “Human perspectives on AI.” This series will offer insight into how AI is being used in global majority countries, how its use and implementation are affecting individual communities, what this AI experiment might mean for future generations, and more. You can support this coverage by donating here.
In Latin America, the data center ...
The data center boom in Asia reflects a broader pattern of unchecked technological expansion prioritizing short-term economic gains over long-term sustainability. Governments and corporations are exploiting regulatory gaps, treating environmental and social costs as externalities. The narrative frames data centers as inevitable progress, but the lack of community consultation and weak oversight reveal a systemic disregard for those bearing the consequences. This mirrors historical patterns of re...