When I drive a car without a valid tag, proof of insurance or having a valid driver's license, I get stopped by the police, my car will be towed and I can either walk home or might end up in jail and face severe fines, a probation period and loss of my driver's license.
When Microsoft runs 45 gas turbines without a state permit, they get 45 days to fix it and a $1.07M fine (which is petty cash for an operation this size) and don't even have to power down the turbines.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/25/new-jersey-fines-datacenter-unpermitted-generators
Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:
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