Protesters are speaking out against the rapid expansion of data centers, citing concerns over water use, energy consumption, and pollution. Signs reading "Protect our water" and "Water for people not AI" have been displayed. Data centers rely on water to cool down, as the processors inside can reach high temperatures.

The issue of water consumption by data centers is complex, and more information is available from Knowable Magazine.

Further details on the protests and the expansion of data centers can be found through KVIA ABC-7.