Smith to Take Part in Virtual Town Hall on AI Data Centre Development
The government says data centres could bring jobs and billions in royalties and taxes as critics warn of water use and siting concerns.
- On Thursday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Technology Minister Nate Glubish will participate in a virtual town hall discussing artificial intelligence data centre development, the third of four scheduled consultation events.
- The United Conservative Party government aims to position Alberta as a premier data centre hub, citing potential jobs and billions in tax revenue, though residents express distrust over environmental risks and water usage concerns.
- Locals at previous town halls demanded stronger safeguards from Technology Minister Glubish, while a provincial regulator rejected a proposed data centre in Olds last week over proximity to homes.
- NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is expected to release his party's policy proposals Thursday, as the Opposition NDP alleges the government has rushed projects without sufficient public consultation.
- Smith told reporters Wednesday the town halls aim to identify "blind spots" in existing development rules, adding the government is considering new guidance on water use and proximity to residential areas.
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The Hamilton SpectatorGentler tone takes over at virtual data centre town hall involving Alberta premier
A much gentler, inquisitive tone informed a town hall on Thursday night on AI data centres in Alberta.
Premier Danielle Smith takes questions at virtual town hall on data centres in Alberta, NDP calls for pause
Premier Danielle Smith and three of her ministers spent an hour Thursday fielding calls and online questions from Albertans who say they are concerned about artificial intelligence data centres being built in the province.
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Western InvestorAlberta's Smith takes questions at less rowdy AI town hall, NDP calls for freeze
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and three of her ministers spent an hour Thursday fielding calls and online questions from concerned residents about artificial intelligence data centres being built in the province.
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Calgary Journal OnlineAlberta's Smith to take part in AI data centre town hall as NDP calls for moratorium
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was set Thursday night to take part in a virtual town hall about developing artificial intelligence data centres in the province, hours after the Opposition called for a moratorium on the projects.
Alberta’s Smith to take part in AI data centre town hall as NDP calls for moratorium
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was set Thursday night to take part in a virtual town hall about developing artificial intelligence data centres in the province, hours after the Opposition called for a moratorium on the projects.
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