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Rainwater Could Help Satisfy AI's Water Demands

Tech companies are increasingly exploring nuclear energy for data centers, but face a growing water consumption crisis that lacks innovative solutions.

AI doesn't just require tons of electric power. It also guzzles enormous sums of water.

AI technologies like ChatGPT pose substantial environmental concerns, particularly regarding energy and water consumption, contradicting their intended benefits.

AI's drinking problem may just solve itself

The environmental impact of AI is significant, especially regarding water and power consumption in data centers.

Rainwater Could Help Satisfy AI's Water Demands

Tech companies are increasingly exploring nuclear energy for data centers, but face a growing water consumption crisis that lacks innovative solutions.

AI doesn't just require tons of electric power. It also guzzles enormous sums of water.

AI technologies like ChatGPT pose substantial environmental concerns, particularly regarding energy and water consumption, contradicting their intended benefits.

AI's drinking problem may just solve itself

The environmental impact of AI is significant, especially regarding water and power consumption in data centers.
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Resisting fascism includes respecting our environment and fellow species | Terry Tempest Williams

The Great Salt Lake is disappearing due to severe drought and overconsumption, threatening migratory birds and local communities.
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Big Tech is Thirsty: Microsoft used over 22 billion litres of water in 2022 to power AI, Google 7 billion

Increased water consumption by major tech companies due to AI advancements
Urgent need to address water footprint of AI models for environmental sustainability

Data center water consumption is spiraling out of control

Data center water consumption has increased 64% since 2019, raising concerns for sustainability amidst the surge in AI and cloud infrastructure.

Demand for AI is driving data center water consumption sky high | TechCrunch

The AI boom is significantly increasing water consumption in data centers, raising concerns about sustainability.

Big Tech is Thirsty: Microsoft used over 22 billion litres of water in 2022 to power AI, Google 7 billion

Increased water consumption by major tech companies due to AI advancements
Urgent need to address water footprint of AI models for environmental sustainability

Data center water consumption is spiraling out of control

Data center water consumption has increased 64% since 2019, raising concerns for sustainability amidst the surge in AI and cloud infrastructure.

Demand for AI is driving data center water consumption sky high | TechCrunch

The AI boom is significantly increasing water consumption in data centers, raising concerns about sustainability.
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Estimated datacenter water use shoots up in Virginia

Virginia's datacenters have increased water consumption by nearly two-thirds since 2019, raising environmental concerns amid rising AI demands.

Report: Thanks to AI, China's Data Centers Will Drink More Water Than All of South Korea by 2030

China is significantly increasing water consumption due to AI data centers, with projections to reach 792 billion gallons by 2030.

Estimated datacenter water use shoots up in Virginia

Virginia's datacenters have increased water consumption by nearly two-thirds since 2019, raising environmental concerns amid rising AI demands.

Report: Thanks to AI, China's Data Centers Will Drink More Water Than All of South Korea by 2030

China is significantly increasing water consumption due to AI data centers, with projections to reach 792 billion gallons by 2030.
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An American came to stay and completely changed my attitude to water | Emma Beddington

Cultural differences in hospitality highlighted by the author's humorous attempt to accommodate their American guest's ice and water preferences.

How our food choices impact global sustainability

Food systems contribute to emissions and water consumption, impacting global sustainability.

Microsoft Is Draining an Arizona Town's Water Supply for its AI

Massive Microsoft data center in Goodyear, Arizona using significant amount of water for cloud computing and AI.
Microsoft's Goodyear facility designed for Microsoft and OpenAI, consuming 56 million gallons of drinking water annually once fully operational.

How Much Water Do I Need to Drink?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to how much water a person should drink in a day.
The guidelines of drinking at least three liters for men and 2.2 liters for women should not be taken as gospel.

It's not just electricity - Bitcoin mines burn through a lot of water, too

Bitcoin mines are not only energy-hungry but also consume a significant amount of water.
The water consumption of a single Bitcoin transaction could fill a small backyard pool.
Bitcoin mining has the potential to stress water resources in drought-prone areas.
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