Investors press Amazon, Microsoft and Google on water, power use in US data centers - Reuters

Investors are pressing Amazon, Microsoft, and Google regarding the significant water and power consumption of their data centers in the United States. This scrutiny comes as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is projected to dramatically increase energy and water demands. The investors are concerned about the environmental impact and potential resource strain caused by these facilities. They are seeking greater transparency and accountability from these tech giants on their sustainability practices. This pressure highlights growing investor awareness of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors within the technology sector.