Does Nevada need all the data centers? | Pat Hickey

The question being asked by future-thinking Nevada policymakers is whether the possible economic benefits outweigh the ...
Colorado Public Radio

As AI data centers multiply across the Mountain West, so do fears over water use

"Directions to 255 USA Parkway," Brian Armon asked his phone's AI assistant, which responded with a virtual map and a traffic report. Armon, a commercial real estate broker, was driving to the Tahoe ...
NPR

Data centers are thirsty for water. This Nevada region is prepared, at least for now

Outside Reno, Nev., a massive data center campus is being built to support artificial intelligence. The center sits in the nation's driest state and will need billions of gallons of water to operate.
AOL

In thirsty Reno, a crucial vote could usher in more water-guzzling data centers

RENO, Nev. — On the western edge of Nevada, it’s hard not to think about water. The driest state in the country is often hit by droughts, but that hasn’t stopped developers from buying up ranches and ...