Summary
Civil rights groups are worried that the growth of data centers needed for artificial intelligence (AI) is causing environmental problems for communities of color. These data centers require a lot of water and energy and are often built in areas already facing high pollution levels. The NAACP is organizing a meeting to talk about potential legal actions and strategies to manage these environmental effects.
Key Facts
- Data centers for AI use large amounts of water and electricity, which can increase costs for nearby residents.
- A data center in Southwest Memphis has faced legal challenges due to increased pollution levels.
- In Amarillo, Texas, there are concerns about water use from an AI data center potentially affecting the Ogallala Aquifer.
- Residents in Northern Virginia are resisting data center expansions due to community impact.
- A proposed data center near Tucson, Arizona, could worsen existing water scarcity.
- A planned large data center in Florida's St. Lucie County is also facing opposition.
- Civil rights groups, including the NAACP, are organizing to discuss how to address these challenges effectively.
