#34: Thirsty for AI – How data centers are draining communities

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20/08/2025 12 min Temporada 1 Episodio 34
#34: Thirsty for AI – How data centers are draining communities

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In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana explore the hidden water cost of artificial intelligence. Inspired by a recent New York Times report, they spotlight Newton County, Georgia, where Meta’s data center construction has led to depleted residential wells, rising municipal rates, and looming water shortages. As AI advances, so does its thirst for cooling—and communities are paying the price. Jordan and Lana unpack the tension between tech-driven economic growth and environmental sustainability, asking: How do we balance innovation with basic water rights?Article:https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/technology/meta-data-center-water.htmlLinks: Tap: https://findtap.com/ PodSnacks (Podcast Summaries): https://www.podsnacks.org/

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