데이터센터발 물·전력 부족, 시민에 전가…한국의 미래 되나

Heavy rainfall and high temperatures in Ireland have led to a significant increase in water usage, with the population exceeding 40% in the Dublin metropolitan area experiencing a decrease in rainfall to as low as 28mm in the summer, which is the lowest in 94 years. Despite this, the amount of water used by data centers remains uncertain. Despite government efforts to promote AI data centers, the lack of transparency around water and energy consumption presents challenges for local communities.