Opposition spreads due to data center surge and environmental and resource concerns
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- 1The number of data centers worldwide increased from approximately 8,000 in 2021 to approximately 12,250.
- 216 US states have proposed legislation to ban or temporarily block new data center facilities.
- 3Opposition to data centers is growing amid a $765 billion growth in AI infrastructure spending within the tech industry this year.
So what's the key point?
As the number of data centers has grown to 12,250, opposition due to environmental and resource issues has increased. With 16 US states introducing bills to block new facilities, the growth of the tech industry is facing hurdles.
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