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TechIs there enough water to build homes and data centers?

A growing debate is focusing on whether water should be allocated to new homes or to data centers that support the booming artificial intelligence industry. The issue has become especially prominent in London and across wider Europe. It raises questions about how available water should be divided between housing construction and the expanding digital infrastructure needed for AI.

RReuters 2026-08-10 15:37