As AI infrastructure power and cooling demands continue to rise globally, offshore-powered and ocean-cooled data centers are increasingly being explored as alternative approaches for future computing infrastructure.
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The infrastructure operates off the coast of Shanghai and uses ocean water to refrigerate thousands of servers for artificial intelligence and 5G networks. The project seeks to reduce the electricity consumption and environmental impact of traditional data centers.