AI boom fuels Colorado River battle
Synopsis California's biggest planned AI data center is at the center of a growing water dispute after seeking 260 million gallons of Colorado River water
Synopsis California's biggest planned AI data center is at the center of a growing water dispute after seeking 260 million gallons of Colorado River water a year, despite earlier saying it wouldn't rely on the river. The lawsuit has reignited concerns over AI's rising resource demands and whether scarce water should be diverted from farms to power the AI boom.
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