Mastodawn

So Google really wants to kill the web and search?

0xDECAFBAD May 20

@tante All of these AI guys want to paywall the world’s knowledge that they stole and make it impossible to access without a subscription … that will increase 6%/year to serve you better.

@slyborg @tante

We need to keep in mind who is funding the Qrazie at Google.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-06/google-thiel-stand-out-in-saudi-prince-s-silicon-valley-tour

The fossil fuel industry, the most corrupt industry on the planet.
https://www.desmog.com/2026/04/29/inside-the-plot-to-cover-europe-with-gas-powered-ai-data-centres/

https://www.wired.com/story/new-gas-powered-data-centers-could-emit-more-greenhouse-gases-than-entire-nations/

https://corporateknights.com/issues/2026-01-distributed-economy-issue/ai-data-centres-are-driving-an-energy-and-water-crunch-worldwide/

https://stand.earth/press-releases/160-data-center-carbon-footprint-increase-research-finds-microsoft-big-oil-forge-7b-partnership-as-several-ai-infrastructure-projects-push-hyperscaler-off-credible-path/

AI burns through fossil fuels at a prodigious clip.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-06/saudis-plan-100-billion-ai-powerhouse-to-rival-uae-s-tech-hub

AI drives up energy prices
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/saudi-arabias-humain-picks-goldman-sachs-advise-data-centre-financing-sources-2026-05-19/

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/18052026/nextera-dominion-utility-mega-merger/

AI suppresses wages & increases unemployment rates
https://www.inc.com/associated-press/gates-foundation-ballmer-group-1-billion-ai-tools-frontline-workers/91215095

Google, Thiel Feature in Saudi Prince's Silicon Valley Tour

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wrapped up a whirlwind tour of technology titans on Friday, part of a three-week U.S. visit focused on economic opportunities to diversify the oil-rich nation.

Bloomberg.com