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WEF Warns MENA of AI Data Centre Energy Risks
Building data centres in a region short on water turns out to need water. The WEF would like this planned for.
The facts
The World Economic Forum warns that rapid growth of AI data centres in the Middle East and North Africa could strain electricity and water resources. WEF urges governments to classify these centres as critical loads and overhaul energy planning to prevent potential disruptions and support sustainable AI infrastructure expansion.