'Sleepwalking into a catastrophe': Proposed data centre raises water use fears By Angelique Donnellan and Xanthe Kleinig To its supporters, this proposed data c
A proposed data center in South Australia is facing significant opposition due to concerns over its substantial water usage. Critics argue that in a region already experiencing severe drought, the facility's demand for water to cool its systems could exacerbate existing water scarcity issues. Supporters, however, highlight the potential for job creation and economic benefits that the data center could bring to the region. AI
IMPACT Potential strain on regional resources like water could impact the feasibility of large-scale AI infrastructure development in arid regions.