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fromTheregister
6 days ago

AI datacenters may gulp NYC's daily water supply at peak

American water infrastructure requires billions in investment to meet datacenter peak water demands during summer months, potentially needing 697 million to 1.45 billion gallons daily by 2030.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Amazon strategised about keeping its datacentres' full water use secret, leaked document shows

Amazon planned to downplay the full extent of its datacentres' water use to protect its reputation while expanding AI-focused capacity.
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 months ago

Amazon joins coalition to reduce water usage habits of AI datacentres | Computer Weekly

The group, operating as the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence, said it is seeking to draw on the combined knowledge of its participants, working in academia, the water industry, utility sectors and tech to ensure AI growth does not come at the expense of the world's water supplies. "By maximising efficiency, eliminating unnecessary water use and investing in community-tailored solutions, we can collectively ensure that technological advancement and environmental stewardship will - and must - advance together," the group said, in a statement.
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