How AI data centers use water, and what Ohio records show
Cooling servers can consume millions of gallons a day. In central Ohio, public records and conflicting figures show how hard the numbers are to pin down.
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Cooling servers can consume millions of gallons a day. In central Ohio, public records and conflicting figures show how hard the numbers are to pin down.
Microsoft confirmed it has pulled out of a UK AI data centre deal with Nscale. Reports point to power delays, but Microsoft has not given a reason.
Sherrod Brown is running against Sen. Jon Husted on data centers, and 21 local ballot measures will test the issue. Several claims remain unverified.
AI racks draw far more power than traditional server racks, and the IEA says hyperscale AI data centers can exceed 100 megawatts.
AI racks can draw far more power than traditional server racks. Here is what three sources say, and what they leave out about Ohio.