Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land
2026-06-08 · AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian
Two-thirds of planned US AI datacenters are being built in drought-stricken areas, because apparently the AI industry looked at a water crisis and thought 'perfect spot for facilities that guzzle millions of gallons.' Nothing says technological progress like competing with farmers and residents for water during record-shattering droughts.