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flag Chattanooga residents oppose $1B jail redevelopment with AI data center due to energy, environmental, and transparency concerns.

flag Chattanooga residents are opposing a proposed $1 billion redevelopment of the former downtown jail into Jailhouse Studios, which includes an AI and quantum computing data center powered by Oracle. flag Over 600 residents have signed a petition citing concerns over potential energy cost increases of up to 267%, environmental impacts, and lack of transparency. flag While developers claim the project will create jobs and use efficient, sustainable technology, critics warn of precedent-setting risks, referencing controversial data centers like Elon Musk’s X AI facility in Memphis. flag The Hamilton County Commission has not yet taken formal action, and residents are demanding more information and community involvement before any decision.

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