Maya Estrera | 2025 | 20 min.
2026 Official Selection
Increased energy and water demands from the rapid development of large data centers driven by technological advancements like “AI”, are increasing threats to communities across the Southeast. HYPERSCALED unearths the real world cost of AI as residents fight to get answers about the costly impacts of this water and energy sucking industry. Much like a vampire, the proposed “Project Marvel” is projected to consume unprecedented amounts of water and energy from the backyards of concerned communities.