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⚡️ People Power vs. AI Expansion Trillions are being spent on AI data centers that threaten land, water, and resources. But the real solution is community action—by contributing to Above’s interactive map, we can coordinate and resist together. 🎥 Watch the full interview here 📖 Read the full AI Data Center Ecology Report — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

⚡️ Too Big to Ignore: The Impact of Hyperscale Data Centers The U.S. leads in AI data centers, but Canada is catching up. These hyperscale facilities use as much power and water as entire cities, while receiving tax breaks and raising utility prices. No matter where you live, we can’t afford to look away. 🎥 Watch the full interview here 📖 Read the full AI Data Center Ecology Report — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

The Hidden Water Cost Understanding Water Usage Effectiveness, or WUE, is crucial. Many reports on AI data centers only account for the water used for on-site cooling, even though upstream power generation can consume a lot more. To see a data center’s true water impact, we need the full picture. ✨ Read the full report here 📚 Watch the AI Data Center Ecology webinar — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

🎒 Back-to-School Sale This school year is set to bring more surveillance and tracking to the classroom and home than ever before. That’s why our Back-to-School Sale is here. Equip yourself or the student in your life with privacy-focused phones and laptops while saving up to $449. 👉 Shop the sale: https://abovephone.com/school/ Sale ends August 31.

⚡️ How Data Centers Slip In and Get Approved Most data centers quietly negotiate with local officials long before the public hears a word. With minimal notice, yard signs for rezoning pop up, and tax breaks follow. Often, towns hope for growth—but who really benefits? 🎥 Watch the full interview here 📖 Read the full AI Data Center Ecology Report — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

Try out our Homes Equivalent Calculator! Visit the AI Data Center Map, use the search bar or click on a black triangle (a hyperscale data center with a listed power capacity). Then click the info icon next to Homes Equivalent to see how the calculation works. — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

What is PUE and why does it matter? In this clip from our AI Data Center Ecology webinar, we dive into power usage effectiveness (PUE), and why it might be a meaningless metric. Even efficient data centers can consume as much power as millions of homes—and that’s what hits your bill! ✨ Read the full report here 📚 Watch the AI Data Center Ecology webinar — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

Calculating a data center's power and water usage isn't as simple as it sounds. In our Data Center Report, we explain the methodology behind the AI Data Center Map's power calculations. Follow the link to explore it yourself: aidatacentermap.org — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

Why Are China's AI Data Centers Sitting Empty? China is leading in AI adoption, but what most people don’t know is that a shocking 80% of their AI data centers are sitting completely empty. In this discussion with Dr. Kaufman, I break down how overinvestment in the wrong things has led to a bubble and that consumer demand just isn’t there - despite all the hype. 🎥 Watch the full interview here — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

We can reduce the impact on natural resources by using cloud-based AI only when it really matters and opting out of AI features whenever possible. Want more practical solutions? Check out Chapter 17 of our report: https://aidatacentermap.org/ — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

AI Chips & Unprecedented Power This clip from our AI Data Center Ecology webinar dives into AI GPUs—chips with over 200 billion transistors—performing at staggering speeds and producing immense heat. No wonder they need so much water to cool down! ✨ Read the full report here 📚 Watch the AI Data Center Ecology webinar — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

The Pixel 10 lineup is now available at Above Whether you're looking for a compact phone or a foldable device, the new Pixel 10 series offers improved performance, battery life, cameras, and security—all paired with a privacy-first experience. Learn more about the newest additions to our collection. 📖 Read more: https://abovephone.com/above-summer-update-2026/ 📬 Want to be the first to hear about new devices, software updates, and privacy news? Sign up for our free email newsletter: abovephone.com/subscribe — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

Did you know data‑center sites are typically sited just a few miles from urban areas, often clustered together to share power and water infrastructure? That proximity puts massive strain on local water and energy grids—some of the largest centers under construction now draw as much power as millions of homes. Find more information: https://aidatacentermap.org/ — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

Hyperscale vs. Gigascale Data Centers Did you know modern hyperscale centers and the emerging gigascale centers dwarf traditional ones in power use? Imagine a single AI server the size of a fridge consuming the power of 1,000 homes! ✨ Read the full report here 📚 Watch the AI Data Center Ecology webinar — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

Did you know the International Energy Agency projects the United States will see the fastest expansion of data centers worldwide, with China and Europe close behind? Source: https://aidatacentermap.org/ — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

Did you know U.S. AI data centers have had 100% bonus depreciation since 2025? That lets them retroactively write off the entire cost of their machinery and equipment from their taxable income. No wonder they've been building like mad. Want the full picture? Read our report: https://aidatacentermap.org/ — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

The Tax Break Fueling AI Data Centers Did you know 100% bonus depreciation allows companies to write off all costs of machinery and equipment retroactively since January 2025. It’s a massive incentive that could be a reason for the rapid expansion we’re seeing right now. ✨ Read the full report here 📚 Watch the AI Data Center Ecology webinar — @abovephone Website | Substack | X

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