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The discussion on AI data centers in Ceará emphasizes the need for clear clauses and audit metrics to avoid repeating past mistakes of global infrastructure causing local impacts. The state seeks to ensure that investments in data centers lead to economic and social development rather than merely exporting value.

Questions regarding water usage metrics and accountability are highlighted as essential for maintaining environmental sovereignty. The document 'Datacenters de IA no Ceará: Estratégias para Negociação, Governança e Desenvolvimento Sustentável' proposes inclusive planning involving civil society, universities, and local communities from the outset. This initiative, driven by Instituto IRACEMA Digital, will be presented to state officials, aiming for a democratic governance model that prioritizes environmental transparency and community engagement in digital infrastructure development.