Indonesians protest against data centers for causing water shortages
Residents in Batam are protesting data centres powering the global artificial intelligence boom. The protests occurred because taps ran dry, making cooking and bathing difficult.
- Cooking and bathing became difficult in Batam because taps ran dry.
- Residents believe water shortages are connected to data centre construction.
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