Forty mayors from cities such as Phoenix and Melbourne have signed a pact to regulate the installation of artificial intelligence data centers. These centers, voracious consumers of electricity, water, and land, must now be located on abandoned lots, use clean energy, and generate local benefits. The measure aims to protect essential resources like drinking water and prevent increases in housing and public utility costs.
Technology with limits: energy efficiency and forced relocation ⚡
AI data centers require a constant power supply and cooling systems that demand large volumes of water. The pact requires these facilities to be located in degraded industrial zones or vacant lots, not on residential or agricultural land. Additionally, they must integrate renewable sources and water recycling systems. The idea is that technological development does not compromise the basic infrastructure of cities or drive up operating costs for residents.
AI can no longer drink your tap water 💧
Finally, mayors have put a stop to the silicon monster that was bathing in drinking water while you paid the bill. Now, big tech companies will have to find ugly, dusty land to install their servers. Don't worry: artificial intelligence will still be intelligent, it will just sweat less and won't leave you without a shower. Welcome to capitalism with common sense, even if it's forced.