Thermal drone investigation reveals fossil fuel pollution from AI data centers
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Rocky Mountain PBS investigated one of the world's largest AI data centers using thermal drone footage, revealing hidden pollution from fossil fuels powering the AI boom. The investigation highlights concerns from residents and experts about secrecy, weak regulation, and environmental risks as companies race to build AI infrastructure.
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· 2 pulledWe investigated one of the world's largest AI data centers, using thermal drone footage to reveal the hidden pollution powering the AI boom.
As companies race to build the future of artificial intelligence, residents and experts warn that fossil fuels, secrecy, and weak regulation may be putting communities at risk.
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