Opinion / #data centres
Water
AI wants our water
While much of the AI debate focuses on its economic potential, its expanding physical footprint tells a different story. The machines driving this revolution depend on a resource far older – and far more contested – than data or electricity.
Resource nationalism can impede energy cooperation in Southeast Asia. Asean can use a mix of carrots and sticks to deal with it.
Carbon & Climate
Is China’s energy system ready for the AI boom?
China’s data centres are expanding rapidly to meet surging AI demand – raising urgent questions about energy use, climate targets and the shift to renewables.
Energy
Beyond green data centres: Leaner, smarter AI for Southeast Asia’s sustainable digital future
Booming growth in data centres is escalating electricity demand and risks undermining the region’s energy transition goals.
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