The article investigates the extensive investment by tech companies in data centers, which they claim will propel an AI revolution. However, the hidden costs, including water usage, power consumption, pollution, and tax incentives, often remain unquantified. Through rigorous research, Business Insider journalists have begun to unveil the true impact of data centers on the environment and economy. They compiled data from various states, obtained air permits, and cross-referenced numerous sources to produce an in-depth analysis of 1,240 data centers, highlighting their growing presence and implications.
Tech companies are investing hundreds of billions into data centers for AI, but the environmental and economic costs are largely unaccounted for, raising critical questions.
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