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AI Data Centers’ Water Usage Raises Environmental Concerns
Artificial intelligence is pushing data centres to consume significantly more water than previously anticipated, raising environmental concerns, reports Asia Financial. As AI models become larger and more powerful, the energy and water requirements for cooling data centres have surged. Experts warn that if this trend continues unchecked, it could exacerbate water shortages in regions where data centres are concentrated. The shift calls for greater scrutiny and more sustainable solutions to meet the growing demands of AI infrastructure.
Editor’s Comment: Well, well, seems like AI’s thirst is a bit bigger than we thought! Cooling these massive data centres is no small feat, but at what cost? So if AI is going to be hosted in the Pacific Islands, not only will there be a need for sustainable energy, but sustainable water reserves as well.
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