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Hardware·Sep 23·all news from September 23, 2026

AI Data Centers Have a Heat Problem

Rising electricity demands from AI-driven data centers are increasing waste heat output, which significantly elevates temperatures in adjacent communities. Although cooling alternatives exist, industry adoption remains sluggish due to high implementation costs and a lack of regulatory incentives for infrastructure upgrades.

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