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AI datacenters' high energy and water use contrasted with clay cooling

The increasing severity of heatwaves is exacerbated by the substantial energy and water demands of AI datacenters. As a potential solution, the article suggests utilizing a centuries-old evaporative cooling method involving wet porous clay, which relies on physics rather than compressors. The author humorously proposes that AI servers could benefit from being housed in such clay structures. AI

IMPACT Highlights the significant environmental footprint of AI infrastructure, prompting consideration of sustainable cooling solutions.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the environmental impact of AI datacenters and proposes an alternative cooling method, fitting the commentary bucket as it offers an opinion and suggestion rather than a factual release or event.

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AI datacenters' high energy and water use contrasted with clay cooling

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Heatwaves are getting worse while # AI datacenters consume ever more # energy and # water . Yet there's a centuries-old alternative: wet porous clay cools air t

    Heatwaves are getting worse while # AI datacenters consume ever more # energy and # water . Yet there's a centuries-old alternative: wet porous clay cools air through evaporation. No compressor—just physics. Maybe AI servers need clay houses. 😄 # greentech