Protest against AI Data Centre takes place at Sask. legislative building

Protest against AI Data Centre takes place at Sask. legislative building

Ahead of a key meeting on Monday, Regina citizens took to the Saskatchewan legislative building to protest the continuation of the new AI Data Centre.

Over 100 people in Regina protest proposed AI data centre at provincial legislature

Nearly 200 people gathered at the legislature in Regina Saturday to protest the lack of consultation around Bell Canada's planned AI data centre, set to be built in Sherwood. The rural municipality's council is set to vote on the AI centre's development agreement on Monday.

Protesters gather, call for hault of AI data centre near Regina

“We're concerned about our environment and safety [and] we're concerned about the usage of generative AI [and] about why [there is] such a rush being put on such a huge project,” said event organizer Jay-Jay Bigsky.

Protesters gather, call for halt of AI data centre near Regina

REGINA — Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Saskatchewan Legislature on building Saturday to make their message clear: stop the AI data centre. Bell Canada announced the centre in March, which will span 90,000 square feet and require 300 megawatts of power. Although the province sees the project as a major win, protesters said there are many concerns. “We're concerned about our environment and safety [and] we're concerned about the usag…