Indifferent to Water Concerns
The article discusses the significant water consumption associated with artificial intelligence data centers, which are projected to use up to 9.3 trillion liters annually by 2030. This amount exceeds the basic yearly water needs of over 1.3 billion people and is primarily used for cooling systems that prevent overheating of AI chips. The piece highlights concerns about water scarcity and criticizes overconsumption driven by industries like clothing and meat production, but emphasizes that the main issue with AI use is the potential loss of critical thinking skills due to dependency on technology.
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