Conservation group calls for moratorium on AI data centers on US public lands

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Conservation group calls for moratorium on AI data centers on US public lands

Conservation group The Wilderness Society on Monday called for a moratorium on artificial intelligence data centers on federal lands, citing concerns over water use, electricity demand, wildlife habitat and public access.

Conservation group calls for moratorium on AI data centers on US public lands - Regional Media News

Oct 5 (Reuters) - Conservation group The Wilderness Society on Monday called for a moratorium on artificial intelligence data centers on federal lands, citing concerns over water use, electricity demand, wildlife habitat and public access. • The call comes as the Trump administration is considering [...]