Thirsty AI mega projects raise alarm in some of Europe’s driest regions
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Thirsty AI mega projects raise alarm in some of Europe’s driest regions
Europe is planning to at least triple its data center capacity as part of a push to become a world-class AI hub. It has sparked concern about an often overlooked but profound climate risk: water scarcity. Data centers, which power all aspects of...
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Thirsty AI mega projects raise alarm in some of Europe’s driest regions

Thirsty AI mega projects raise alarm in some of Europe’s driest regions
  • Europe is planning to at least triple its data center capacity as part of a push to become a world-class AI hub.
  • It has sparked concern about an often overlooked but profound climate risk: water scarcity.
  • Data centers, which power all aspects of the digital economy, typically require large quantities of water to keep them from overheating.
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