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New York has paused all new hyperscale data centers for a full year, citing urgent concerns over their massive energy and water demands, sparking a global reckoning on AI’s environmental footprint. Across the border, Canada is heating up as tech giants eye its cheaper power, but communities are sounding the alarm—especially in water-stressed regions like Alberta. While provinces like Quebec prioritize digital sovereignty, others like Manitoba reject projects for lack of job creation, and Alberta insists its regulations are up to date. With AI’s hunger growing, the race to build these power-hungry hubs is forcing a critical choice: innovation or sustainability?

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