AIHacker Noonabout 6 hours ago
AI's Water Problem Is Smaller Than You Think
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AI data centers consume 70 to 90 percent of withdrawn water via evaporative cooling, versus 12 percent for urban users. U.S. data centers consumed 17.4 billion gallons in 2023, projected to reach 60 to 124 billion liters by 2028. Peak demand can hit six to ten times annual averages.
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