Energy use by AI is expected to triple in the next few years. Local governments are facing important decisions about how to manage the growing construction of AI data centers in their communities and what their energy and water needs mean for local electricity grids, freshwater resources, local economies and neighborhoods. What are the benefits of data center construction near your city? What are the drawbacks?
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