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Alabama town rebranded its festival as 'AI Love Irondale Day' — then quickly reversed course

Irondale, Alabama renamed its annual festival „AI Love Irondale Day" to align with growing interest in data centres and artificial intelligence. The rebrand triggered a wave of online backlash, prompting officials to revert to the original festival name. Residents who attended spoke about their concerns over data centres and the broader future of AI in their community. The episode highlighted the friction between tech industry expansion and local communities.