South African activists push back on data centre rush

South African activists are opposing the rapid development of data centres in their country. They are concerned that these centres, which require large amounts of water and power, will exacerbate existing inequalities in areas where many people lack access to basic resources. This pushback matters for markets and trade as it highlights the growing need for sustainable and socially responsible infrastructure development.

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Civil society groups are demanding a halt in the construction of new AI centres in South Africa. This could limit the growth of the tech industry in the country.

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