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EU moves to curb energy and water for data centres
The European Union is moving to limit the energy and water consumption of data centres, according to Euronews. The proposed measures target the rapidly growing resource demands of digital infrastructure, which has drawn scrutiny amid rising electricity costs and water scarcity concerns across Europe. Commenters are discussing the potential impact on the tech industry and whether regulation can keep pace with expanding computing demand.
Why now: Data centre energy and water use is a pressing policy issue as AI and cloud computing drive surging demand.
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