Microsoft Pledged to Save Water. In the A.I. Era, It Expects Water Use to Soar. 27. January 2026 (17:29) Driven by the artificial intelligence frenzy, Microsoft is internally projecting that water use at its data centers will more than double by 2030 from 2020, including in places that face shortages.(New York Times)
Meta Campaigns to Change Opinions on Data Centers 27. January 2026 (17:29) The tech giant has spent more than $6 million on TV ads in state capitals and Washington, with the message that data centers create jobs.(New York Times)
