BREEAM

The Data Center Impacts That We’re Not Talking About Enough

Panelists at SXSW discussed the hidden environmental costs of AI data centers, highlighting their increased energy and water consumption compared to traditional data centers. Concerns were raised about the strain on the energy grid, massive water usage in Texas, and the overlooked issues of electronic waste, heat production, and air/noise pollution. The discussion also explored potential solutions to mitigate these impacts.