@pbsnews: Data centers consume an enormous amount of energy for production, cooling and maintenance. Michael E. Webber, author of "Power Trip: The Story of Energy," explains what this means for those whose homes are near data centers. Horizons from PBS News, hosted by William Brangham, dives into the science, health, technology and environmental issues making headlines each week. Visit the PBS News website to watch this week's episode. #pbs #horizons #datacenters #AI #utilitybills

Brixxion :

So he didn’t answer the question…

Chris Evans :

You can already see it happen in places that have allowed data centers

Michele Speece :

If they want a data center, they should have to pay for everyone's electricity within 10 mile radius.

whybother83 :

We don’t want any data centers and if they are going to be built, they need to build their own power supply.

DEL :

why are we wasting water???

Zapatos :

Why don’t dat centers build their own power plant?

evanharlow18 :

He just repeated “that’s a concern” about 30 times. Thanks captain obvious. We already know we’re worried. How do we address it?

grove_grave_studio :

You forgot to mention that bills are going up due to CEO and corporate greed.

Elizabeth💙 :

they shouldn't get tax breaks & they should have a rate that reflects their use. to pay for upgrades to support them

aaaaaa :

yeahhhh really rich companies are famously known for making prices go down for everybody

Mayte Hernandez :

NO TO AI

the_edge..of_forever :

another example of how sold out pbs news is

Robin :

Data Centers have been eating up existing energy and driving prices higher so we DO know

naughtytamsy :

Tysm PBS we love you!!!!

COOPER DUKE :

SIMPLE SOLUTION=MAKE THEM PAY FOR THEIR OWN UTILIES AND THEIR OWN MANTINENCE ON SAID UTILITIES

annabelleeeee :

Are the companies gonna invest in lower electricity or use the competition to drive up prices… what do you think Guy

Karli :

We dont need data centers!!!

user222996816005 :

The real question is when AI is launched with data centers you will pay for everything you won’t be able to afford access, but you have paid for it

Wendy Lee :

DTE just requested another rate hike in Michigan. It’s disgusting!!!

doghog47 :

What is the benefit of a data center???????? Like wtf

Roxy :

AND THEN TALK ABOUT THE ENORMOUS WATER CONSUMPTION. P.S.- the corporations are not going to invest in our grid to bring proces down for everyone!

Fungi375 :

and nothing can stop private electricity companies from raising your rates and keeping the rates low for the data center

eexzodia :

Seatealo805 :

No one is asking for AI especially when it’s costing us more to live! They’ve forced this on us and they are making millions off it

FamousRacer :

PBC is leftist propaganda