Claims of AI data center water crisis disputed; poll shows support rises with water reuse facts
basedjensen · x · 2026-08-26
- Disputed Crisis: A post argues that the alleged water crisis caused by AI data centers does not exist.
- Poll Data: A Polymarket poll finds that support for data centers jumps by a net 31 points after voters are informed that modern facilities can reuse cooling water for up to 10 years.
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