Watering the AI Boom: A False Promise in California's Imperial Valley A recent lawsuit filed by Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing seeks access to 287 million gallons of Colorado River water for its proposed data centre.
The case raises concerns about water scarcity and over allocation, highlighting a worrying trend where new industries driven by the AI boom are increasingly seeking to redirect water historically used for farming.
The Imperial Valley has long been known for its agricultural prowess, with crops like alfalfa, lettuce, and spinach being major commodities.