Questions are mounting around a proposed artificial intelligence data center in California’s Imperial Valley because its developer is now seeking Colorado River water, despite earlier saying the project would avoid drawing from the drought-stressed river.
KPBS reported that Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing has gone to court to secure 260 million gallons of water per year from the Imperial Irrigation District — about 750,000 gallons a day — for a planned artificial intelligence complex in the desert.
Classic tactic, approve one thing, then slowly make amends to something that would not be approved. If it’s gradual then each change is a minor adjustment so they don’t need to seek re approval or notify anyone.