Amazon Reportedly Uses 45-Year-Old Rules to Get Around AI Data Center Opposition in Gilroy, California

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11 August 2026 at 2:14 pm

Amazon Reportedly Uses 45-Year-Old Rules to Get Around AI Data Center Opposition in Gilroy, California

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Residents of Gilroy, California, are expressing dismay over the construction of an Amazon data center, claiming they were not properly informed and that the project was pushed through using 45-year-old planning laws. The 56-acre facility has sparked opposition due to concerns about transparency and the impact on the community, despite Amazon's donations and the city mayor's defense of the development.

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