Inside the Hidden World Powering the Internet: Secrets of Data Centers Revealed
Ever get the nagging feeling that one day you’ll look outside and see your local playground replaced by a towering, sterile box humming with data—and maybe a very confused raccoon? Me too . The rise of AI isn’t just about weird chatbots flirting with you at 2 AM; it’s about data centers springing up like mushrooms after a rainstorm (if mushrooms needed a boatload of water, electricity, and air conditioning just to survive) . But what are these mysterious fortresses really using behind those nondescript walls—and why does it feel like your city council can approve one faster than you can Google “What is Wi-Fi?” If you’re restless, a little nosy, and wondering what exactly these pixel factories want with your town, you’re in the right place . Buckle up, because things are about to get weirder, thirstier, and oddly rodent-infested . LEARN MORE
As the use of AI increases, data centers are popping up across the country. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the controversial facilities.
Q: What do data centers need to run?
A: Water, electricity, air conditioning, and other resources typically wasted on schools and hospitals.
Q: Do data centers use a lot of water?
A: What are you, a fish? Don’t worry about it.
Q: How are data centers regulated?
A: Next month, Congress will hear about data centers for the very first time.
Q: Do I need to worry about one coming to my town?
A: Only if your town is built on land.
Q: How long does it take to build a new data center?
A: Approximately one closed-door city council vote.
Q: What’s Wi-Fi?
A: Not right now, big guy.
Q: What will most data centers house in the future?
A: Raccoons.
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