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How much more water and power does AI computing demand? Tech firms don't want you to know

AI technologies significantly increase electricity and water consumption, threatening green energy transitions and raising environmental concerns.

AI's thirsty secret

Data centers' need for fresh water could worsen environmental tensions and impact drought-stricken communities, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management.

How should ad agencies measure the environmental cost of their AI use?

Generative AI is an energy-intensive technology that consumes significant amounts of electricity and water.
Most agencies are not currently measuring or considering the environmental impact of using generative AI.

The Colorado River rarely reaches the sea. Here's why

Lake Powell water levels dropped during megadrought
32% of Colorado River water is used for cattle-feed crops

How much more water and power does AI computing demand? Tech firms don't want you to know

AI technologies significantly increase electricity and water consumption, threatening green energy transitions and raising environmental concerns.

AI's thirsty secret

Data centers' need for fresh water could worsen environmental tensions and impact drought-stricken communities, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management.

How should ad agencies measure the environmental cost of their AI use?

Generative AI is an energy-intensive technology that consumes significant amounts of electricity and water.
Most agencies are not currently measuring or considering the environmental impact of using generative AI.

The Colorado River rarely reaches the sea. Here's why

Lake Powell water levels dropped during megadrought
32% of Colorado River water is used for cattle-feed crops
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Can eating less beef and dairy help save the Colorado River?

Food consumption patterns significantly impact water usage in the Colorado River basin, highlighting the need for a shift in agricultural practices.

California eases new water saving regulations for local agencies after pushback

New proposed California water conservation rules are less stringent, easing requirements for urban suppliers.
The revised regulations extend the timeline for water reductions to 2040 and provide more flexibility for suppliers.

Can eating less beef and dairy help save the Colorado River?

Food consumption patterns significantly impact water usage in the Colorado River basin, highlighting the need for a shift in agricultural practices.

California eases new water saving regulations for local agencies after pushback

New proposed California water conservation rules are less stringent, easing requirements for urban suppliers.
The revised regulations extend the timeline for water reductions to 2040 and provide more flexibility for suppliers.
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IBM's former head of AI says Big Tech needs to end arms race in LLMs to ditch its carbon backpack

AI's sustainability issue requires a shift from large to small language models for decreased energy use.
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Every Bitcoin payment 'uses a swimming pool of water'

Bitcoin transactions use a significant amount of water, about six million times more than a typical credit card swipe.
Bitcoin's high water usage is due to the power and cooling needs of the millions of computers worldwide that support the cryptocurrency.
The study highlights the concern of water shortages globally, which could worsen in the future.

The volume of Bitcoin mining's water usage is hard to fathom

Bitcoin mining consumes a significant amount of water, with estimates suggesting it may use 2,237 gigaliters by 2023.
In the US alone, Bitcoin mining operations consume between 39 and 120 gigaliters of water, equivalent to the water consumption of 300,000 US households.

Every Bitcoin payment 'uses a swimming pool of water'

Bitcoin transactions use a significant amount of water, about six million times more than a typical credit card swipe.
Bitcoin's high water usage is due to the power and cooling needs of the millions of computers worldwide that support the cryptocurrency.
The study highlights the concern of water shortages globally, which could worsen in the future.

The volume of Bitcoin mining's water usage is hard to fathom

Bitcoin mining consumes a significant amount of water, with estimates suggesting it may use 2,237 gigaliters by 2023.
In the US alone, Bitcoin mining operations consume between 39 and 120 gigaliters of water, equivalent to the water consumption of 300,000 US households.
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Bitcoin Mining Stabilizes Power Grids Strained by AI Data Centers

AI data centers require vast electricity and water resources; Bitcoin mining can help stabilize power grids by adjusting energy usage.
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