How Much of a Problem is AI’s Water Use?
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Protests over AI data center water use are growing across the American Southwest, but experts say the reality is nuanced. Data centers used 66 billion liters in 2023, under 1% of national consumption, but smarter siting, renewable energy, and liquid cooling could cut future water use by 86%.
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