AI data centers' water consumption raises concerns in drought-prone regions
Data centers for AI consume significant water for cooling, but overall usage is less than 1% of national consumption. However, rapid expansion could strain water resources in arid areas like New Mexico and Arizona. Engineers are exploring ways to reduce water use and potentially achieve net-zero water for cooling.
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