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fromTechCrunch
11 hours ago

Sam Altman would like remind you that humans use a lot of energy, too | TechCrunch

Modern AI systems do not require large amounts of water; total energy use is a valid concern that calls for rapid transition to clean power.
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fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Letters: Will California data centers cut their water use during a drought?

On Page 1 of the Mercury News was an article about La Niña, stating that we do not know if it will have very little effect on our water supply or if it will cause a drought. On Page 6 was an opinion column about the number of data centers in the area and the water that they use (" AI data centers must disclose how much water they require ").
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fromThe Verge
6 months ago

Google says a typical AI text prompt only uses 5 drops of water - experts say that's misleading

Gemini prompts use about 0.26 mL water and 0.24 Wh electricity per prompt, but experts say Google omitted indirect water use, making claims misleading.
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