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AI Data Centers' Environmental Impact Questioned Amidst Drought Concerns

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A Mastodon user questioned whether data centers, crucial for AI development, are being overlooked in environmental discussions, particularly concerning water usage. The user referenced a Guardian article about businesses being barred from water use due to drought in England, implying a connection between AI's resource demands and environmental strain. AI

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AI Data Centers' Environmental Impact Questioned Amidst Drought Concerns

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    Data Centres being used for AI slop anyone? I see they are not mentioned in the announcement. https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/oct/14/businesses-b

    Data Centres being used for AI slop anyone? I see they are not mentioned in the announcement. https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/oct/14/businesses-barred-water-use-drought-england-supply-threat # water # pollution # AI # slop # AISlop

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