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Batam Island residents protest data centers over water shortages

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Residents on Indonesia's Batam Island are protesting a severe water shortage, claiming that data centers in the new Nongsa Digital Park are consuming excessive water. Protesters stated that their taps have been dry for three months, coinciding with the establishment of these new facilities. This situation highlights a growing tension between the demands of AI infrastructure and the needs of local communities. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses a local issue related to data center water usage but lacks broader AI industry significance or a direct AI development.

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Batam Island residents protest data centers over water shortages

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    There were about 300 of them, all residents on the Indonesian island of Batam, and they were furious that the taps at home had run dry, while the data centres i

    There were about 300 of them, all residents on the Indonesian island of Batam, and they were furious that the taps at home had run dry, while the data centres in the new Nongsa Digital Park seemed to have enough water to protect their machines from overheating. "Not a single drop…

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