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Data centres are power hungry – but they don’t have to be a burden on NZ’s grid

The artificial intelligence boom is driving a global expansion in data centres – and with it, public debate over their heavy demand for power, water and land.

The Conversation · Jul 31

‘A lot of red flags’: plans for New Zealand’s first AI datacentre spark concern as locals demand greater transparency

Plans to build a NZ$3.5bn datacentre in Makarewa in the country’s south has drawn concern about electricity and water use, and potential noise pollution

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10

NZ’s AI data centre boom: who benefits from the build-out?

Around the world, the boom in artificial intelligence is driving a parallel race between major tech companies to secure the physical infrastructure that enables it.

The Conversation · May 6