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Can floating data centres meet AI's huge energy demand?

Can floating data centres meet AI's huge energy demand?
New Scientist Monday 11 May 2026, 18:00 UTC 1 min read
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A US start-up is putting autonomous data centres in the ocean, powered by wave energy, but experts warn that the harsh environment could make maintenance challenging

A US start-up is putting autonomous data centres in the ocean, powered by wave energy, but experts warn that the harsh environment could make maintenance challenging
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