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Caught between gigafactories and protests: where do you stand on the AI infrastructure race?

The EU is building seven AI supercomputing hubs while protests against data centers spread from Scotland to India, and the US wants to loosen regulation. Tell us where you stand in this race.

  1. 18 out of the EU's 27 member states have pledged funding for seven planned AI supercomputing hubs — Germany alone is putting in €1 billion. Do you think this public investment is worth it?
  2. From Scotland to India, locals are protesting new data centers. What do you think is the biggest real risk? (up to 3 answers)
  3. At a G20 summit, the US argued for looser AI regulation (the Carolina Principles), while the EU is drafting stricter law. Which path do you think is better?
  4. Matt Clifford, who shaped the UK government's AI strategy, has just joined Anthropic in a senior role. Is it appropriate for former policy advisors to go work for AI companies?
  5. How much do you agree with the following statements?
  6. Overall, how do you feel about the pace of AI development?
  7. What's the one question you'd love to ask an AI company executive about their data centers' energy needs?