Linz, Austria, Sept 22, 2026 (AFP) - Google data centre sparks protests in Austria

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2026-09-22

In the Austrian town of Kronstorf, a planned Google data centre promises investment, jobs and a place on the digital map -- but residents are not convinced. They have staged protests against the 50-hectare (123 acre) complex, in a case that has become symbolic of global debate about the environmental and societal costs of the AI boom. "I believe we need a rethink when it comes to this endless growth and expansion," protest organiser Christina Gru......

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