The government is defending its plan to bring artificial intelligence data centres to Trinidad and Tobago, saying concerns over the environment and energy demand will be fully addressed before any project gets the green light. But while some experts say the proposal could help transform the country's digital economy,... others are questioning whether Trinidad and Tobago can afford the financial and environmental impact. Jesse Ramdeo tells us more.show more

This is ridiculous to the point of embarrassing. It’s just a show: a hyper scaled data centre would require more power and more water (potable water) than Trinidad and Tobago uses in one year! This is gaslighting nonsense!

Have consultations before taking people for ass. In some use cases, the chips used in these data centers need water that's 1000x purer than what comes out our taps. Wastewater being treated comes with the tradeoff of using even more power. Needless to say, we're far from ideal.

This is what the government is potentially bringing to our country.

Mark my words..no data centre will be built. T&TEC can't provide power, WASA can't provide water. Another con job from the UNC offering jobs, infrastructure, economic growth with nothing to show for it at the end of 5 years.. PS: I'm totally against it, but it ain't gonna happen

They had issues with the smelter plant but they doesn't have issues with a data centre. Hypocrite and parasite.

I as I'm typing currently have no water. What will happen when the enormous demand for water occurs. This is high risk

The gullible misinformed will cheer on, but in the usa it is serious issues with data centres and people struggling

WASA will never be able to maintain enough cooling for a data center 😂🤣

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ppl who dont know jack shit about ai pontificating about AI

How about before we start building a USA owned Data Center here...we get rid of that "Saving Clause" in the TnT Constitution...then we will be empowered/electrified to move forward with rights for everyone...

are they providing clarity on the economic safe zone being set up for this centre? as well as the agreement for all the infrastructure cost associated with it?

Massive W, T&T's AI data centre push is a game-changer! Diversifying from oil & gas reliance by securing steady USD-paying customers for our energy sector. Win-win: revives refineries, solves forex challenges, and delivers future-proof income. Big Picture Thinking!

prepare for a wild ride. No one could make up this.

We can't even manage too too water

That tiny ass island doesn't need a data center 😭

Solutions to Data Centers Problems Data centers face big problems like high heat, huge power needs, and water waste. The best solutions include liquid cooling instead of air, using green energy like solar and wind, and building smaller local centers to move data faster.

So many trinidadians against industry now. While trinidad has point lisas using a lot of water and electricity lol pnm supporters would rather we have nothing they happy petrotrin close. Ai is the future unc is bringing new industry in trinidad