South African activists push back on data centre rush
Civil society groups have demanded a halt in the construction of new AI centres in South Africa. The prospect of a water- and power-hungry hyperscale data centre near areas of the city where thousands of people lack proper access to these resources has alarmed activists.
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Civil society groups have demanded a halt in the construction of new AI centres in South Africa. The prospect of a water- and power-hungry hyperscale data centre near areas of the city where thousands of people lack proper access to these resources has alarmed activists.
READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/south-african-activists-push-back-on-data-centre-rush
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- South Africa
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- Artificial intelligence, Cyril Ramaphosa, Water shortage
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