The hidden cost of Chennai’s data centre boom: Can the city afford AI’s water and power hunger?
Chennai is racing to become India’s AI and data centre hub, but at what cost? Explore how the city’s digital boom is straining water supplies, power grids and climate resilience, and why policymakers are rethinking incentives to balance growth with sustainability.
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