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Power Struggle Over Data Centers

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This storyWhat are the two major resource concerns associated with large data center operations?

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According to the segment, what is a major reason communities oppose AI data center development?

This storyWhich tech company operates the largest data center footprint globally?

  1. Amazon Web Services
  2. Microsoft Azure
  3. Google Cloud
  4. Meta Platforms

This storyData centers use significant water for cooling. How does their water consumption compare to golf courses?

  1. Data centers use four times more water than golf courses
  2. Data centers use about four times less water than golf courses
  3. Data centers use roughly the same amount of water as golf courses
  4. Data centers use ten times more water than golf courses

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