Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman has urged the public to support artificial intelligence data center projects, warning that opposing such infrastructure could cause irreparable harm to the United States economy and national security. In a blog post exceeding 3,000 words, Garman addressed public concerns regarding the impact of data centers on employment, power demands, and the environment.
Garman stated that the nation cannot afford to lose the race for AI dominance. He acknowledged that significant changes raise important questions but argued that misinformation and outright lies often accompany such developments. According to Garman, the age of social media and 24/7 news cycles allows myths to take hold faster than ever before. The blog post serves as Amazon's direct response to community opposition against new data center construction.