AI Data Center Plan in Lansing Sparks Environmental Concerns at County Meeting

A proposed artificial intelligence data center in Lansing, NY by TeraWulf could consume 400 megawatts of electricity and withdraw over 1 million gallons of water per day from Cayuga Lake. This sparked environmental concerns from residents at a Seneca County Board of Supervisors meeting, where officials discussed economic development initiatives and infrastructure projects. The data center plan faces opposition due to its resource demands, with residents urging the county to take protective steps. The meeting highlighted tensions between technological advancement and environmental stewardship in the region.