The heat generated by AI data centers poses risks to local ecosystems and communities. With nearly 340 million people living near these facilities, the rising temperatures could lead to increased energy demands for cooling, strain on local resources, and potential health risks during heatwaves. The heat effects are not confined to the immediate vicinity of the centers but spread over large areas, impacting land use and potentially contributing to urban heat island effects. Regions like Bajío in Mexico and Aragon in Spain have already recorded significant temperature increases linked to data centers, raising concerns about long-term environmental and societal impacts.