What we know about water use of the over 250 data centres in Australia
www.abc.net.au
Australia has more than 250 data centres and more in the pipeline, prompting experts to warn against using drinking water to cool servers.

In short:

Australia has more than 250 data centres and more in the pipeline, prompting experts to warn against using drinking water to cool servers.

It comes after the Commonwealth announced its National AI Plan after a two-year consultation period.

One water authority is already exploring the use of recycled waste water for data centres.

  • Salvo@aussie.zoneEnglish
    4·
    3 months ago

    Without water for cooling, these data centres will overheat and be forced to shutdown.

    While I don’t condone EcoTerrorism, it would be advantageous to society as a whole if this happened.

    • Artisian@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      3 months ago

      To be clear, they would shut down while they fix whatever you broke. Just like your computer, they shut off power long before silicone is melting.

      No need to sabotage the pipes (and waste water), you get this by cutting wires and blocking gates. Please do roleplay your sabotage before wasting everyone’s time and effort. Terrorism responsibly (or not at all is fine too).