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A town renamed its festival 'AI Love Irondale Day.' Then came the comments
NPR News·July 23, 2026·1 min read
The town of Irondale renamed its summer festival 'AI Love Irondale Day,' sparking online backlash that reflects community unease over the data center boom in the South. The outcry highlights tensions between economic development driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure and local residents' concerns about the changes.
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