The Hindu

Indias AI data centre boom sparks protests over water, power and environmental concerns

Indias push to become a global AI hub is facing growing opposition as tech giants Amazon, Google and Microsoft invest billions in data centres across the country. Residents near these facilities are raising concerns over water consumption, electricity demand, noise and the loss of green spaces. From Mumbai to Andhra Pradesh, communities and environmentalists are questioning the impact of these projects. As Indias AI infrastructure expands, can technological growth come without putting additional pressure on local resources and communities?