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  1. SIGNIFICANT · Tom's Hardware English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    AI is set to consume up to 600 billion gallons of water by 2030 — rising energy consumption primarily to blame as data center power demands rise

    Artificial intelligence is projected to consume a staggering 600 billion gallons of water by 2030, driven primarily by the escalating energy demands of data centers rather than direct cooling. While AI workloads currently account for 20% of global data center electricity-related water usage, this figure is expected to rise to 40% by 2030. This growing water consumption poses significant challenges, particularly for regions already facing water scarcity, and may become a critical factor in the approval and development of new data center projects. AI

    AI is set to consume up to 600 billion gallons of water by 2030 — rising energy consumption primarily to blame as data center power demands rise

    IMPACT AI's escalating energy needs will significantly increase water consumption, potentially impacting data center development and exacerbating water scarcity issues.

  2. SIGNIFICANT · Mastodon — sigmoid.social English(EN) · · [8 sources]

    "Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land" # US # USA # America # AI # ArtificialIntelligence https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/20

    A significant portion of new AI data centers in the U.S. are being constructed in areas experiencing drought conditions. Approximately two-thirds of the 809 planned data centers are located in regions that have faced water shortages over the past year. While data center cooling accounts for a smaller percentage of AI's water demand, the fabrication of chips and the power generation required to run them contribute substantially to the overall water usage, exacerbating concerns in already water-scarce regions. AI

    IMPACT Accelerates demand for water resources in already stressed regions, potentially leading to conflicts over allocation and necessitating new regulatory approaches.