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WIRED is hosting a livestream event on September 10 to address public concerns about data center expansion and environmental impact. The panel of experts will discuss energy consumption, sustainability, and policy implications.
Public opposition to data centers in the U.S. has surged from 42% to 75% in just one year, according to a Heatmap News survey. 61% of respondents are now 'strongly opposed.'
A rare bipartisan consensus is forming around restrictions on AI data centers, as communities from Florida to beyond express concerns over environmental impact and local infrastructure strain.
Kevin O’Leary claims data centers use less water than golf courses, a statement that holds true in some contexts but overlooks the broader environmental concerns of large-scale data center projects.
Google addresses environmental concerns surrounding AI data center expansion by committing to replenish more water than it consumes while investing in local water infrastructure.
Kevin O'Leary has agreed to halve the size of his planned 40,000-acre data center in Utah after facing mounting pressure from residents and environmental activists.
Learn how to use Python to research and analyze data center environmental impact, similar to the transparency efforts of activist Erin Brockovich.
Utah is preparing to host what may become the world's largest data center, sparking environmental concerns and public backlash. The 40,000-acre Stratos Project in Hansel Valley has drawn criticism for its ecological impact and resource demands.
Learn what a data center moratorium means, why governments might implement such a policy, and how it affects both technology growth and environmental concerns.
Sam Altman emphasizes that while AI requires significant energy, humans also consume vast amounts of resources in their daily lives and work, calling for a more balanced approach to energy consumption discussions.
