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Francesca Hong: “AI data centers involve using a whole lot more energy and…”

Featuring: Francesca Hong, Democratic | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76

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Published | Video Starts at 00:03

Hey, everyone, it's State Representative Francesca Hong. So there has been a lot of talk and a whole lot of rightful concern around AI data centers involve using a whole lot more energy and complex cooling mechanisms that require a lot more water. And so those living in and around these data centers are going to see their electricity and water costs skyrocket. And not to mention, there are massive negative environmental impacts as well. (00:03–00:11)

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Asserts that AI data centers use significantly more energy and water than normal data centers.

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