Does AI really use that much water? The Truth About AI's Environmental Impact

AI data centers are reshaping communities, but they’re not inevitable, and they’re not unregulated. In this episode, we break down Microsoft’s new “Community-First AI Infrastructure” commitments, analyze what they actually mean, and explain how real communities have already blocked or reshaped AI data center projects.

Read the announcement with me while you listen: https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2026/01/13/community-first-ai-infrastructure/

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