Indigenous Leaders to UN: AI Data Centers Threaten Our Lands

Indigenous leaders are warning the United Nations that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers is putting their lands and rights at risk. Data centers are large buildings filled with computers that power AI services. As demand for AI grows, so does the need for these centers. However, leaders say construction often happens on or near Indigenous territories without proper consent. They are calling on the UN to help protect their land and ensure their voices are heard in the tech boom.