AI needs a lot of power and water. Can Mexico afford it?
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AI needs a lot of power and water. Can Mexico afford it?

It might not look like it, but Queretaro is fast becoming Mexico’s data centre hub. The state plays host to 12 data centres, some owned and operated by…

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Data centres and power: who pays for AI's water?

It's no secret that AI needs a lot of water and energy. But how much exactly is difficult to verify. We went on the ground to find out.

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