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The ~spice~ inference must flow. Some of the data centers now run disconnected on gas turbines 24/7, which is better for electricity prices but they can be big
by rdtsc 3mo ago
The ~spice~ inference must flow.
Some of the data centers now run disconnected on gas turbines 24/7, which is better for electricity prices but they can be big nuisance for people living nearby.
- rho138 3mo agoIn more ways than one: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/13/elon-musk-xai-datacenters-air-pollution-mississippi https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/13/elon-mus...
- culi 3mo agoIt is also often a violation of the Clean Air Act but we don't have good regulation in place to actually hold them accountable
- kube-system 3mo agoAnd SCOTUS just today made a ruling that will increase money in politics, so it's not going to get better any time soon.
- downrightmike 3mo agoexcess pollution and noise are more than a nuisance