Opinion: Energy-guzzling data centres are being prioritised over family needs - Kilkenny senator
As Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael lay out the red carpet for data centres, the global energy crisis worsens, writes Senator Patricia Stephenson
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Datacentres are a ticking time bomb. We must make sure AI’s benefits outweigh the costs
They suck up energy and water, and blast out heat. Just who is better off from all this investment – aside from tech bros? The two great exi
Datacentres are a ticking time bomb. We must make sure AI’s benefits outweigh the costs
They suck up energy and water, and blast out heat. Just who is better off from all this investment – aside from tech bros? The two great exi
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