South African activists push back on data centre rush

Source: Africanews · 2026-10-28T14:16:17.000Z · Artificial Intelligence

Civil society groups have demanded a halt in the construction of new AI centres in South Africa. The prospect of a water- and power-hungry hyperscale data centre near areas of the city where thousands of people lack proper access to these resources has alarmed activists.

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