CBC: New research from York University points to a dramatic shift in data centres in the country: The ones being built now have 10 times the capacity of what’s come before, which is driving up concerns about the land, water, and energy they consume.
Alberta is at the epicentre with available energy, incentives, and open arms by the government.
…New polling from Angus Reid shows 68 per cent of respondents would oppose a large AI data centre being built within a few blocks of their home, with rural Canadians slightly more resistant (73 per cent) compared to those living in cities. (67 per cent)…