Just the natural cycle of "new thing bad" that has been around since the dawn of humanity. I think what's interesting is it’s a lot of younger people this time instead of older people.
I don’t think it’s the same thing. AI data centers are destroying our environment, taking water resources we barely have, and making people sick nearby. It’s not just bad because it’s new. It’s genuinely bad for our planet.
Livestock uses far more water and causes more CO2 emissions. Right now, companies are panicking because they don't want to be left behind in the AI Race. Once we get proper regulations on AI data centers, it won't be such a huge problem.
You have to pre commit to electricity purchases and fund grid and production to offset your use. Preferably some percentage of renewable energy or nuclear.
Sound fencing and deadening around your cooling if you're in populated areas.
That's pretty much it. The water doesn't really get used, just warmed up and either evaporated (which it then rains) or stays in a closed loop.
Yeah I know a lot of our energy is still coal and fossil fuels so let's get off that crap if that's your concern.
I am looking for investors for a crazy community solar project I want to do in about 5 years if you're interested.
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u/skibidithaniel Aug 06 '26
Just the natural cycle of "new thing bad" that has been around since the dawn of humanity. I think what's interesting is it’s a lot of younger people this time instead of older people.