The Dark Side of AI's Water Footprint: When Data Centers Dry Up Community Resources The proliferation of AI data centers has been touted as a key driver of technological innovation and economic growth.
However, this trend comes with a steep price – one that is being paid by local residents in Vineland, New Jersey, who are struggling to access basic necessities like clean water and electricity.
At the heart of the dispute is the massive META Data Centers project, which will eventually reach 300 megawatts of power capacity when fully operational.