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AI's Thirst: Growing Water Demand Raises Concerns
The rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI) is raising concerns about water consumption, with estimates ranging from a fraction of a teaspoon to several teaspoons per query, and projections suggesting a dramatic increase in water use by 2027.
AI's Thirst: Growing Water Demand Raises Concerns
The rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI) is raising concerns about water consumption, with estimates ranging from a fraction of a teaspoon to several teaspoons per query, and projections suggesting a dramatic increase in water use by 2027.
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48% Bias Score
142% US Electricity Bill Hike Blamed on AI Data Centers
Facing a 142% increase in electricity rate requests totaling $29 billion in the first half of 2024, US consumers are shouldering the cost of the energy-intensive data centers powering the AI boom, with companies like National Grid raising bills by $50 per month, sparking debate about cost allocation...
142% US Electricity Bill Hike Blamed on AI Data Centers
Facing a 142% increase in electricity rate requests totaling $29 billion in the first half of 2024, US consumers are shouldering the cost of the energy-intensive data centers powering the AI boom, with companies like National Grid raising bills by $50 per month, sparking debate about cost allocation...
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AI's Thirst: Growing Data Centers Exacerbate Global Water Scarcity
AI's booming growth necessitates massive water consumption for cooling data centers, exacerbating global water scarcity, especially in arid regions where many data centers are located; companies like Google report significant water usage from water-stressed areas, with projections for near-doubling ...
AI's Thirst: Growing Data Centers Exacerbate Global Water Scarcity
AI's booming growth necessitates massive water consumption for cooling data centers, exacerbating global water scarcity, especially in arid regions where many data centers are located; companies like Google report significant water usage from water-stressed areas, with projections for near-doubling ...
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48% Bias Score
MegaFon Expands Data Center Infrastructure to Meet Growing Data Traffic
MegaFon launched two new data centers in Yekaterinburg and Tver, each with 110 racks and 1 MW power capacity (expandable to 1.5 MW), to handle increased data traffic from digitalization and enhance network reliability; these are part of a larger network with over 10,000 racks across 115 locations.
MegaFon Expands Data Center Infrastructure to Meet Growing Data Traffic
MegaFon launched two new data centers in Yekaterinburg and Tver, each with 110 racks and 1 MW power capacity (expandable to 1.5 MW), to handle increased data traffic from digitalization and enhance network reliability; these are part of a larger network with over 10,000 racks across 115 locations.
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36% Bias Score
Repurposing Smartphones: A Green Solution for Data Centers
Researchers have developed a method to transform discarded smartphones into low-cost micro data centers for various green applications, such as underwater marine life monitoring and public transportation optimization, addressing the issue of e-waste and increasing computing power sustainably.
Repurposing Smartphones: A Green Solution for Data Centers
Researchers have developed a method to transform discarded smartphones into low-cost micro data centers for various green applications, such as underwater marine life monitoring and public transportation optimization, addressing the issue of e-waste and increasing computing power sustainably.
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44% Bias Score
Amazon Invests $20 Billion in Pennsylvania Data Centers, Raising Regulatory Concerns
Amazon announced a $20 billion investment in two Pennsylvania data centers, one near a nuclear power plant and another near Philadelphia, marking the largest capital investment in state history and raising regulatory questions about its direct power connection.
Amazon Invests $20 Billion in Pennsylvania Data Centers, Raising Regulatory Concerns
Amazon announced a $20 billion investment in two Pennsylvania data centers, one near a nuclear power plant and another near Philadelphia, marking the largest capital investment in state history and raising regulatory questions about its direct power connection.
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36% Bias Score
AI's Growing Thirst: Exacerbating Global Water Scarcity
AI's massive water consumption for data center cooling and electricity generation exacerbates global water scarcity; a study projects AI's annual water use could surpass Denmark's by 2027, highlighting the need for sustainable practices.
AI's Growing Thirst: Exacerbating Global Water Scarcity
AI's massive water consumption for data center cooling and electricity generation exacerbates global water scarcity; a study projects AI's annual water use could surpass Denmark's by 2027, highlighting the need for sustainable practices.
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44% Bias Score
NTT DC REIT's Muted Debut Despite \$773M IPO
NTT DC REIT, a data center REIT from the NTT Group, debuted on the Singapore Exchange on Monday at \$1 per share, raising \$773 million in its IPO—the largest in Singapore since 2017. The company owns six data centers totaling 90.7 megawatts, but reported a 9% revenue decrease in the past year due t...
NTT DC REIT's Muted Debut Despite \$773M IPO
NTT DC REIT, a data center REIT from the NTT Group, debuted on the Singapore Exchange on Monday at \$1 per share, raising \$773 million in its IPO—the largest in Singapore since 2017. The company owns six data centers totaling 90.7 megawatts, but reported a 9% revenue decrease in the past year due t...
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Overloaded Grid in Almere Forces University to Seek Alternative Power Sources
A new datacenter in Almere, Netherlands, faces criticism for straining the local electricity grid, leaving institutions like Windesheim University to seek alternative power sources, illustrating challenges in managing energy infrastructure growth and demand.
Overloaded Grid in Almere Forces University to Seek Alternative Power Sources
A new datacenter in Almere, Netherlands, faces criticism for straining the local electricity grid, leaving institutions like Windesheim University to seek alternative power sources, illustrating challenges in managing energy infrastructure growth and demand.
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48% Bias Score
Data Volt's €4.6 Billion Investment in Sustainable AI Data Centers in Uzbekistan
Data Volt is investing over €4.6 billion in Uzbekistan to build Central Asia's first sustainable, high-density data centers, using solar, wind, and battery storage to power AI workloads, directly addressing growing environmental concerns and global computational demands.
Data Volt's €4.6 Billion Investment in Sustainable AI Data Centers in Uzbekistan
Data Volt is investing over €4.6 billion in Uzbekistan to build Central Asia's first sustainable, high-density data centers, using solar, wind, and battery storage to power AI workloads, directly addressing growing environmental concerns and global computational demands.
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48% Bias Score
Slovenian Inventor's Chip Innovation Tackles Data Center Energy Consumption
Teja Potočnik's LithoTag, an automated nanomaterial integration platform, addresses the high energy consumption of data centers by enabling the production of more energy-efficient microchips, a solution recognized with the 2025 Young Inventors Prize.
Slovenian Inventor's Chip Innovation Tackles Data Center Energy Consumption
Teja Potočnik's LithoTag, an automated nanomaterial integration platform, addresses the high energy consumption of data centers by enabling the production of more energy-efficient microchips, a solution recognized with the 2025 Young Inventors Prize.
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48% Bias Score
Merlin Properties' Data Center Expansion Projects 35% Revenue Growth
Spanish real estate company Merlin Properties is investing heavily in data centers, projecting a 35% revenue increase to €700 million by 2027, driven by high demand and securing clients like Meta and Coreware, exceeding the returns from their traditional portfolio.
Merlin Properties' Data Center Expansion Projects 35% Revenue Growth
Spanish real estate company Merlin Properties is investing heavily in data centers, projecting a 35% revenue increase to €700 million by 2027, driven by high demand and securing clients like Meta and Coreware, exceeding the returns from their traditional portfolio.
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40% Bias Score
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