Half of US data centers are located in water-stressed regions, creating a collision between AI’s growth and local water needs. By 2030, AI could consume 450 million gallons of water daily.
This daily water use equals 8 million people’s consumption. The environmental impact of AI extends far beyond carbon—water is becoming a critical constraint that may force data center relocation or new cooling technologies.
This is part of a comprehensive analysis on AI economics. Read the full analysis on The Business Engineer.
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