AI Data Center Boom Shifts the Race Toward Power, Water and Delivery
U.S. data centres already draw 62 GW of power and 70 million gallons of water a day. The AI race now hinges on power, cooling and delivery.
October 19, 2026
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U.S. data centres already draw 62 GW of power and 70 million gallons of water a day. The AI race now hinges on power, cooling and delivery.
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