Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land

The Guardian·Jun 8

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A significant number of new ai data centers in the us are being built in areas experiencing drought and water shortages. The locations of these data centers are largely in rural areas, with some reports indicating that two-thirds of planned projects are in such zones. The construction of these data centers has raised concerns over energy demands and water usage, amid a us heatwave.

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Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land

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Most new U.S. AI data centers are being built in drought zones — two-thirds of 809 planned projects set for areas with water shortages

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