Nearly 80% of Global Data Center Capacity Faces Climate Threats, Study Shows

Fonte: International Business Times

Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is fueling an unprecedented global data center construction boom, but a new report has found that an overwhelming majority of them may be located in areas vulnerable to climate threats. According to a new analysis by climate risk modeling firm First Street cited by CNBC, nearly 80% of the world's data center capacity is located in areas exposed to elevated climate hazards, including flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, powerful winds, and water stress. Read moreIntel Shares Surge After Trump Says Company Will Partner With Apple To Design And Build Chips In The U.