Op-ed: Will AI Data Centers Eventually Cause Property Prices to Tank

Could property prices tank one day, because of AI Data Centers

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Note: Everything in this article is based on my opinion, and thoughts.

Artificial intelligence is booming, and with it comes a massive appetite for power. Behind every chatbot response, image generation, or algorithm running your favorite app is a data center consuming more electricity than some small towns.

At first glance, this might not seem directly connected to property prices. But dig deeper, and you start to see how the enormous energy demands of AI could reshape real estate markets in ways few are prepared for.

You and the Hidden Cost of AI

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When you use AI tools daily — whether for work, entertainment, or research — you rarely think about the infrastructure behind it. Yet every query you run contributes to the load on giant server farms.

These facilities run 24/7, drawing staggering amounts of power not just to process data but to cool the servers that are constantly overheating.