OpenAI seeks permit to fill 72 acres of wetlands for Georgia data center
OpenAI applies for a federal permit to fill 72 acres of wetlands in Effingham County for its new data center campus.
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OpenAI's $20B data center plan sparks community backlash in Effingham County
Effingham County residents voice concerns over OpenAI's $20B data center, citing pollution, radiation, and fire hazards.
OpenAI's Effingham County data center faces water use scrutiny despite closed-loop cooling
OpenAI's Effingham County data center plans include closed-loop cooling, but environmental advocates raise concerns over water usage and runoff.
OpenAI's $5,413-night Summer Camp sparks backlash among creators
OpenAI hosted creators at a luxury retreat, sparking debate over AI's role in the creator economy and environmental concerns.
AWS tracks water use in Sustainability console, cutting usage 7x below industry average
AWS now measures and reports water withdrawal data alongside carbon emissions, aiming for water positivity by 2030.
Georgia Governor Kemp meets OpenAI and Georgia Power to address data center concerns
Governor Kemp discusses data center impact with OpenAI and Georgia Power amid community concerns in Atlanta.