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How much of a problem is AI’s water use?

Ars TechnicaPublished 14 days ago

Data centers supporting AI consume significant water mainly for cooling, with 66 billion liters used in 2023, less than 1% of US water use. However, rapid AI data center growth may stress water supplies in drought-prone regions. Engineers are exploring various methods to reduce water use and aim for net-zero water impact on-site.

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