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Internal Microsoft forecasts reveal its data center water usage is projected to more than double by 2030, driven by the AI boom and challenging its own environmental pledges.
The global expansion of data centers to power AI is straining local power and water supplies, leading to shortages and service disruptions in communities worldwide.
Chile faces a critical dilemma as its ambition to become an AI leader clashes with local protests over the immense water and energy consumption of data centers.
China is developing underwater data centers to reduce energy costs by using ocean currents for cooling. The project faces technical and ecological challenges.
Communities across the U.S. are pushing back against the rapid expansion of AI data centers, citing concerns over massive power and water consumption.
Northern Virginia, home to 70% of global internet traffic, faces growing pains as its 600 data centers strain local resources and impact communities.
A new study reveals that the energy required for AI video generation quadruples when video length doubles, highlighting a significant environmental cost.
OpenAI's planned AI data centers will consume up to 17 gigawatts of power, more than entire countries, raising serious concerns among experts about grid stability.
