A look at growing bipartisan opposition to AI data centers in drought-stricken Arizona, where TSMC's chip fabs were welcomed but newer projects face backlash
theverge.com via Techmeme
Industry has drained the state's water reserves for decades.
Data centers are the breaking point. — AA hulking gray giant rises from the desert.
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