AI has come for Arizona’s water

The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has established a massive microchip factory in Arizona, using nearly 5 million gallons of water from Phoenix's municipal supply every day. The factory is a success story for the local economy, but newer data center developments in the area are facing opposition due to concerns about water and land usage. The developments, planned from Phoenix to Tucson, require more resources than the community is willing to provide.