Massive new data centers are the physical foundation for tech companies’ hopes and dreams for AI. But the rush to expand warehouses full of energy-hungry servers has also sparked conflicts globally over their impact on power grids, utility bills, nearby communities, and the environment.
Key Takeaways
- 43 percent of Americans blame data centers as a major reason for rising power bills.
- A 40,000-acre data center project was just approved in Utah, despite outcry from the community.
- A political battleground is forming around data centers.
Originally published at theverge.com. Curated by AI Maestro.
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