#cdnpoli #AI
https://www.desmog.com/2026/02/25/carney-allowed-gas-powered-ai-centres-after-lobbying-from-alberta-energy-company/
Fuck that whole guy!
@auxonic The AI boom is driving a massive development of gas power generation.
"Prior to his appointment as chief executive of Capital Power, Dey worked for the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), where he served as Managing Director, Head of Energy & Resources." lol
CPPIB is heavily invested in development of fossil fuels in the U S, particularly as new power sources to power new AI infrastructure.
🚨Important read for Canadians 👆🏼
The 💰 trail + business-government connections are alarming. Pensions are already locked into the fossil fuel system cycle which *dissuades* Canadians from calling out the issues.
Lax lobbying laws are a contributor.
The long-term consequences to the public:
Also potentially "leaving safety protocols behind"...
🍊"issued an executive order limiting states’ abilities to set safety guidelines. The lack of government regulation means AI companies are deciding on their own how to address safety concerns"