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Yann LeCun, Meta's AI chief, is set to launch a new AI company with plans to secure €500 million in funding, potentially valuing the venture at €3 billion. This announcement comes amid rising local opposition to data centers in the U.S., where 142 groups across 24 states are protesting due to concerns over environmental impacts and resource usage. Notable tensions have arisen in Michigan and Wisconsin, with heated municipal meetings and reconsideration of major projects due to community pushback.