Why the EU Commission’s plan for an AI data-centres boom is short-sighted

The EU Commission's plan to triple data centre capacity in Europe is facing criticism for potentially worsening water-resource conflicts in countries like Spain, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Experts argue that the plan lacks consideration for the evolution of the oligopolistic cloud market and its long-term implications. This could lead to increased competition for water resources and other environmental concerns.

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