In Taichung, Taiwan, semiconductor giant Micron operates massive factories to fuel the booming AI market. Yet, residents complain that the manufacturing has brought relentless noise to their doorsteps.⁣ ⁣ But noise pollution isn’t the only environmental problem Taiwanese communities report facing. Taiwan makes over 90% of the world’s most advanced chips. With its massive power and water use, the chip manufacturing sector is also reportedly causing severe air pollution and residential water shortages.⁣ ⁣ AI cannot exist without justice. Technology must serve the public good. ⁣ ⁣ It’s time the AI giants listened.⁣ ⁣ The residents' full stories can be found via link in bio.⁣ ⁣ #BigTech #Taiwan #AI #semiconductor