Alberta’s technology minister, Nate Glubish, faces strong public backlash at town hall meetings over the province’s plans for artificial intelligence data centres. Reports describe jeering, boos, and persistent questioning from residents who challenge whether the government’s approach can adequately manage the risks tied to expanding data-centre development.
Both outlets say the meetings are part of the government’s outreach around an AI data-centre strategy. The Globe and Mail reports Glubish highlights protections the province has built into its plan, including measures intended to safeguard local water supplies, electricity bills, and land use. The National Observer characterizes the second town hall as drawing additional anger from residents, suggesting ongoing concerns and limited trust among attendees about how regulation would work in practice.
