Crypto.news reports that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has defended those opposing large AI data centers. This comes as companies like Riot and Cipher expand their AI hosting operations, despite increasing restrictions in Texas. Buterin's support highlights concerns about the environmental and social impacts of such data centers amid the ongoing debate.
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Source published: Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:04:22 +0000
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