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Commerce Secretary dismisses AI data center water use concerns as propaganda

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismissed concerns about water usage in data centers, stating on CNBC that such worries are "propaganda by our adversaries." He appeared to laugh while making the assertion, which contradicts findings from various studies on the significant water consumption of AI infrastructure. AI

IMPACT Official statements downplaying AI's environmental impact could influence public perception and regulatory approaches.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a government official regarding AI infrastructure concerns.

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Commerce Secretary dismisses AI data center water use concerns as propaganda

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    "Datacenters don't use water": Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick laughs on CNBC, calling public concern over AI water consumption "propaganda by our adversaries

    "Datacenters don't use water": Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick laughs on CNBC, calling public concern over AI water consumption "propaganda by our adversaries" # Datacenters # AI

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