Data centers, particularly those supporting AI, are drawing significant attention for their immense water and electricity consumption amidst widespread droughts. Activists are questioning why state legislatures are not prioritizing these environmental concerns and the needs of local communities over the expansion of data centers. There are calls for greater transparency, including mandatory environmental impact statements and increased oversight for these facilities. AI
IMPACT Data center expansion for AI is straining resources, prompting calls for policy changes and oversight.
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