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Indiana mayor secretly recorded saying AI data center protestors only live in 'sh***y' houses — office issues statement of clarification over controversial comments
- The Shelbyville mayor was secretly recorded criticizing residents near a proposed AI data center.
- The incident occurred as Shelbyville faced controversy over a 429-acre data center project.
- The mayor's office issued a statement saying the remarks were about property maintenance, not residents.
- More than 2,000 people signed a petition opposing the data center project.
- Local critics argue anti-tech sentiment could escalate tensions around data centers.
- The incident adds fuel to debates about the impact of AI data centers on communities.
- The council approved a data center project despite community opposition.
- The mayor’s remarks drew immediate public and media attention.
- City officials emphasized the remarks targeted property maintenance issues, not residents.
- The report underscores the volatile mix of local politics and infrastructure projects.
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