AI data centers consume millions of liters per day, threatening local water security

AI growth is driving a rapid buildout of data centers across the United States in areas already short on clean water, forcing cities and towns to compete with corporate operators for daily supply, according to Bloomberg. About two-thirds of new data centers built or planned since 2022 reportedly sit in locations facing high water stress. […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/ai-data-centers-consume-millions-of-liters/