@squads I can see where AI could be useful in analyzing large amounts of USEFUL data (like composition of stars and galaxies, or decoding lost languages), but not frivalous uses like replacing human creators to save a buck. As for innovation, personally, I think we need to look to the past for that -- and figure out how to update ancient techniques for modern problems. People have grown used to storing everything on clouds, rather than hard drives with backups -- which only use power when they are needed. Decentralize data storage! As for environmental impacts -- datacenters should only be allowed if they don't do any harm to natural resources, are self-sufficient without using external energy sources (AND don't use nuclear power), or anything else that takes away from the needs of humans and the planet.