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Meta’s natural gas binge could power South Dakota

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Meta's upcoming Hyperion AI data center will be powered by ten new natural gas plants, highlighting the immense energy demands of advanced AI infrastructure. This significant reliance on fossil fuels for its operations raises concerns about the environmental impact, with the energy consumption comparable to powering an entire state like South Dakota.

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