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Proposed data centre's daily energy use likened to 23 Hiroshima bombs
Original: Proposed data centre will release 23 Hiroshima atomic bomb worth of energy a day
A proposed data centre would consume an amount of energy each day equivalent to the explosive power of 23 Hiroshima atomic bombs, according to a CBC report. The striking comparison has drawn attention online, fuelling debate about the enormous and growing electricity demands of large-scale data centres and their impact on power grids and the environment.
Why now: People are reacting to the dramatic comparison highlighting how much electricity large data centres consume amid concerns over AI-driven energy demand.
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