Meta's $800 million data center linked to rare bacterium in city's water system

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Meta's data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is under scrutiny for allegedly contaminating the city's water system with a rare bacterium, leading to regulatory action and public backlash. This incident highlights growing concerns about the environmental impact of AI infrastructure and public skepticism towards data center development.

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Meta’s AI data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has been linked to the contamination of the city's the water system, according to officials. Fortune reporter Sasha Rogelberg explains how a rare bacterium was traced back to the data center. Click the link in bio to read more. #Meta #news #AI #datacenter #Tech