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AI’s Hidden Water Heist: Why the ‘It Just Evaporates’ Argument Is Draining Texas Dry

The viral Reddit debate about AI water consumption reveals a dangerous misunderstanding of how data centers extract value from local communities while hiding behind hydrological technicalities.

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AI as a Strategic Resource: The Coming Fight Over Who Pays for America’s Compute Advantage

Trump adviser Peter Navarro’s claim that global ChatGPT access is an ‘implicit subsidy’ reveals a deeper policy battle over AI export controls, energy costs, and whether U.S. taxpayers should bankroll the world’s AI infrastructure.

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AI Data Centers Are Raising Your Electric Bill Even If You Use Less Power

Residents report rising electricity costs despite cutting usage, as AI infrastructure expansion forces utilities to pass grid upgrade costs to consumers.

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