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AI data centers in New Zealand called 'moronic' due to high costs

A Mastodon user argues against building AI data centers in New Zealand, citing high electricity costs, land premiums, and regulated water usage. The user suggests the Australian desert would be a more suitable location due to abundant electricity and land for air cooling, despite potential water scarcity. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the economic and environmental viability of AI infrastructure in specific regions.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece on social media about AI infrastructure.

Read on Mastodon — fosstodon.org →

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AI data centers in New Zealand called 'moronic' due to high costs

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Anyone who thinks it's a good idea to build # AI # Datacenters in # NewZealand is a complete and utter # moron . Despite this country having plentiful electrici

    Anyone who thinks it's a good idea to build # AI # Datacenters in # NewZealand is a complete and utter # moron . Despite this country having plentiful electricity, it is expensive electricity. This country's land is at a hefty premium, and water consumption is regulated under res…