Amazon secretly circumvents community vote for massive AI data center using 45-year-old rules — Gilroy residents locked out of public comment window
Summary
Tom's Hardware reports that Amazon's Gilroy AI data center circumvented a public-comment window by following 45-year-old zoning rules. The piece highlights Gilroy residents' concerns about drought, water usage, and community engagement, while AWS leadership defends the process as compliant with the approvals already granted. The article also notes potential benefits to the city, such as tax revenue and jobs, and frames ongoing public discussion about the project.