Britain isn't considering datacenters' thirst for water in its 'AI superpower' ambitions
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The UK government is pressing forward with ambitious AI development plans without considering the growing demand for water by data centers. This oversight risks exacerbating England's already severe water shortages amid a national drought.
Grand compute push could end up as dry as England's reservoirs unless ministers act fast
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