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- 1Most data centers refusing to disclose water and electricity use▼Most data centers refusing to say how much water, electricity they use
A Dutch report finds most data centers are refusing to reveal how much water and electricity they consume, raising transparency concerns as AI and cloud computing drive rapid growth in energy demand. Critics say the secrecy makes it impossible for the public and regulators to assess the industry's environmental footprint, while operators typically cite commercial confidentiality.