S.African activists push back on data centre rush

South African activists push back on data centre rush

Civil society groups have demanded a halt in the construction of new AI centres in South Africa. The prospect of a water- and power-hungry hyperscale data centre near areas of the city where thousands of people lack proper access to these resources has alarmed activists.

S.African activists push back on data centre rush

In the maze-like community of Barcelona, there is no piped water or sanitation in the small metal homes that bake in the heat, and older residents pay boys a few rands to go to the tap for them. The prospect of a water- and power-hungry hyperscale data centre near areas of the city where thousands of people lack proper access to these resources has alarmed activists. Civil society groups have demanded a halt in the construction of new centres in…

SA Activists Push Back on Data Centre Rush Over Resources

South African civil society groups are pushing back against the rapid expansion of data centres, demanding a halt to new constructions due to their heavy consumption of water and electricity. Activists warn these facilities strain