How the Bay Area’s AI Boom Is Fueling a Dirty Energy Dilemma
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The Environmental Impact of Expanding AI Data Centers
This chapter examines the growing electricity demands of AI data centers in the Bay Area and their heavy dependence on fossil fuels, posing threats to California's climate objectives. It features local residents' frustrations and a visit to a San Jose construction site, highlighting community reactions to the expanding energy needs.
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