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A massive Wyoming data center will soon use 5x more power than the state's human occupants (www.techradar.com)

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An energy leap which overshadows Wyoming’s population

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[–] Salvo@aussie.zone 16 points 10 months ago (2 children)

“developers intend to power the site using a combination of natural gas and renewables, built specifically for the facility.”

At least when the AI bubble bursts there will be plenty of cheap Renewable energy infrastructure. #SilverLining

[–] frunch@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It'll be there, but it won't be cheap

[–] Salvo@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago

Hopefully the Venture capitalists will be happy for cents in the dollar, or the State is happy to take the infrastructure in lieu of any outstanding company debts.

[–] Sas@beehaw.org 4 points 10 months ago

They said AI will solve the climate crisis but they never said how