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UK's AI superpower plan ignores datacenter water crisis

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Britain's push to become an AI superpower overlooks the massive water consumption of datacenters, which could strain already dry reservoirs. The government has no policy to address this, risking sustainability goals. Experts warn that without action, the compute expansion may be unsustainable.

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The UK's AI ambition is laudable, but ignoring water usage is a recipe for a PR and environmental disaster.
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