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The Guardian — AI · October 14, 2026 · On the brief until October 28, 2026

AI overlords say they want to democratise their technology. Here’s how | Richard Wilson and Clara Long

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Driving resource-heavy datacentre expansion and posing operational safety risks

Residents in Utah used a citizens assembly to demand independent environmental reviews and public hearings for a planned artificial intelligence datacentre. Civic organizers are expanding these deliberative panels into broader networks to give the public a direct voice in technology policy and resource management.

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Students can debate whether citizens assemblies can secure binding authority over infrastructure projects despite intense pressure from corporate lobbyists.

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