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Efosa Udinmwen

South Korean city bets on the ocean to solve its AI data center crisis — but this is only the beginning

Data center.
  • Ulsan is testing underwater data centers to support growing AI workloads
  • The project carries a KRW 51.1 billion (about $37 million) budget through 2030
  • Seawater could provide cooling without conventional mechanical refrigeration systems

South Korean city Ulsan is exploring underwater infrastructure as AI computing continues to strain land availability, power grids, and cooling systems nationwide.

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