Hundred organisations call for halt to construction of AI data centres in Europe
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About a hundred organisations in Europe are calling for a moratorium, that is to say a temporary ban, on the construction of large AI data centres. The campaign is called 'Stop Dirty Datacenters'. The organisations want governments to first take a careful look at the consequences of these buildings.
AI data centres are enormous buildings full of computers. They need a lot of electricity and also a lot of water to keep the computers cool. That is why many people are worried about the environment and about the energy supply. Some people also feel that there are too few clear rules for these large projects.
The debate about data centres is also relevant in Belgium. Some politicians see new data centres as an opportunity for the economy and for new jobs. Others believe that the advantages and disadvantages should be weighed carefully against each other. A journalist from HBVL asks whether the criticism of data centres is justified.
The discussion is therefore not only about technology, but also about energy, water and the future of our country. It is not yet clear whether a moratorium will come. For the time being, the construction plans and the debate simply continue.
Sources: HBVL
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