""The atmosphere contains seven times more fresh water than all rivers and lakes combined," said Omar Yaghi, Founder and Chief Science Officer of Atoco, in a recent paper titled Sustainable AI in a Water-Scarce World: How to Tackle the Data Center Water Challenge with Atmospheric Water Harvesting."
""We realized that some of the world's most pressing problems like climate change can be addressed through taking water from air to water the world. It will give independence to the people of the world to have their own water.""
""Rather than relying on already stressed water sources or expensive imports, water can be generated exactly where it's needed in a sustainable and cost-effective manner," said Yaghi."
North American data centers are facing opposition from local communities due to concerns about electricity prices, pollution, and water consumption. As AI increases the demand for data centers, these issues have intensified. Atoco, a water technology startup, has developed atmospheric water harvesting systems that convert air moisture into potable water. This technology can utilize waste heat from data centers, providing a sustainable water source where needed, thus alleviating pressure on existing water supplies and addressing climate change challenges.
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