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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 2 days 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 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] Salvo@aussie.zone 1 points 2 days 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 2 days ago

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