Project Blue in Tucson
What are the ramifications of a complex of Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers in the Tucson area? The impacts of Project Blue will be economic, environmental, social, and infrastructural. This question is top-of-mind for city and county administrators who are contemplating allowing the construction to proceed.
This page will give you links to many sources of information, both pros and cons.
There will be a Community Information Meeting on Wednesday, July 23 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Mica Mountain High School, 10800 E. Valencia Rd. The meeting will also be live streamed at www.youtube.com/@CityofTucson.
The Economic Development Department of Pima County: Project Blue FAQ.
Ed Hendel, President of the Tucson Mountain Association: Letter from the President and Project Blue Tucson Data Center Impact Dashboard
Tucson Councilwoman Nikki Lee: July 10 Newsletter
BBC News: “I can't drink the water” - Life Next to a US Data Centre”
Project Blue Update with Pima County Supervisor Jen Allen and Tucson City Councilor Nikki Lee (YouTube video)
Goldman Sachs: “AI is poised to drive 160% increase in data center power demand”
International Energy Agency (IEA): Energy and AI