AI boom could triple data-centre water consumption this decade
Expansion of artificial-intelligence data centres could triple their water consumption over the coming decade. The projected increase could intensify pressure on local water resources.
By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar .
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Rapid data-centre growth may worsen water stress and complicate infrastructure planning in affected regions.
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