New Zealand's AI Datacentre Gamble: A Cautionary Tale for the World The planned construction of New Zealand's first AI datacentre in Makarewa has sparked widespread concern among locals.
The facility, backed by Singapore based company Datagrid, is expected to consume massive amounts of electricity and water, potentially generating noise pollution, and its long term economic benefits are uncertain.
Critics argue that the datacentre model is flawed, ignoring local concerns about environmental impacts and economic development.