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‘I Don’t Trust Them’: The Data Center Fight Mobilizing Imperial County Voters

Residents across party lines are channeling anger over plans for California’s largest data center into local elections.

Capital & Main · Oct 23

Inside the long, bitter fight over one man’s quest to build the biggest AI datacenter in California

Inside the long, bitter fight over one man’s quest to build the biggest AI datacenter in California

A modern-day prospector promised rural Imperial thousands of jobs and millions in tax revenue – but his plan has set off a firestorm of resistance

The Guardian - US · Oct 17

A 330 MW data center wanted to buy a farm, switch off the irrigation, and drink the difference — California's most powerful irrigation district said no, so it sued

A 330 MW data center wanted to buy a farm, switch off the irrigation, and drink the difference — California's most powerful irrigation district said no, so it sued

The largest AI data center project in California is suing to get access to the Colorado River, and the 287 million gallons of water it allegedly needs to cool a 330-megawatt facility.

TechRadar · Jul 28

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California's largest AI data center project suing for access to 287 million gallons of Colorado River water, 0.03% of Imperial Valley’s supply — plaintiffs claim project equivalent to 160-acre farm amidst concern about jobs and reallocation of farmland

Buildout of large AI data centers in regions historically specializing in agriculture may have long-lasting consequences.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 27

California's biggest planned AI data center promised not to use Colorado River water. Now it wants 260 million gallons a year

California's biggest planned AI data center is at the center of a growing water dispute after seeking 260 million gallons of Colorado River water a year, despite earlier saying it wouldn't rely on the river. The lawsuit has reignited concerns over AI's rising resource demands and whether scarce water should…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

A proposed 330-megawatt AI data centre in California promised not to use Colorado River water. Now it wants 260 million gallons a year

Deemed as the largest AI data centre in the state, the 330-megawatt unit earlier promised to not use water from Colorado River. But now, the developer behind the project is suing for access to the river water which is already a threatened source of freshwater for 40 million people and…

The Times of India · Jul 25

Airbnb guest who refused to leave finally evicted after ‘squatting’ for 575 days

Elizabeth Hirschhorn, 55, was escorted off the property by officials

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

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Airbnb ‘squatter’ is kicked out by police after nearly 600 days

Airbnb ‘squatter’ is kicked out by police after nearly 600 days

Elizabeth Hirschhorn, 55, was escorted off the property by officials

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

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