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At G20, Big Tech and Global Leaders Can’t Escape AI’s Data Center Problem

CNETPublished 8 days ago

At the G20 summit, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emphasized the need for more AI data centers to support AI growth, despite local opposition due to environmental and community concerns. Data centers consume vast resources and face bipartisan resistance, while protests against Big Tech figures occurred at the event venue.

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