Meta Plans Massive Water-Guzzling Data Centers, Straining Local Resources
Summary
Meta unveils plans for massive water-guzzling data centers to power AI and pursue superintelligence, raising concerns over straining local water resources, potential shortages, and higher prices for communities.
Key Points
- Meta announces plans to build gigawatt-sized data centers to power AI and achieve superintelligence
- The massive data centers will require millions of gallons of water per day, straining local water supplies
- Local communities face rising water prices, potential shortages, and rationing due to the water-guzzling data centers