https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/can-t-cook-or-shower-indonesians-take-aim-at-data-centersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/can-t-cook-or-shower-indonesians-take-aim-at-data-centershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/can-t-cook-or-shower-indonesians-take-aim-at-data-centers#u197057Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:16:09 +0000Residents on the Indonesian island of Batam face severe water disruptions, leaving them unable to cook, shower, or bathe as taps run dry. The shortages have sparked public protests targeting data centers springing up to support the global artificial intelligence boom. Local residents find themselves directly competing with AI data facilities for fresh water supplies, creating mounting friction across Southeast Asia as technology infrastructure expands. Malaysia is also expanding its own data center footprint amid the regional backlash over resource allocation.Why it mattersThe rapid growth of