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AI data centres are moving to the ocean to save land

The huge demand for AI data centres is pushing companies to explore new locations like the ocean, as land-based facilities use a lot of energy, water, and space. Some developers are building underwater or floating data centres that use seawater for cooling and can be powered by offshore wind or solar. However, these new centres create concerns about marine pollution and the difficulty of maintenance.

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