AI data centers are draining millions of gallons of water daily from aquifers. These cooling systems pull water in vast amounts, often in already water-stressed areas like Phoenix and the California desert. Despite the extreme resource cost, they’re built in the hottest regions, when cooler climates or underground setups could save both water and power. Is it incompetence or something more?
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The Water Crisis Behind AI Data Centers
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