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As wildfires rage across the globe 🔥, exacerbated by climate change, we face a stark reality: our planet is thirsty. 💧 Yet, amidst this crisis, the tech industry's water consumption continues to rise, driven by our insatiable demand for data and the rapid growth of AI. Data centers, the backbone of our digital world, consume a staggering amount of water for cooling. Google alone used 5 billion gallons in 2022. As AI models become more advanced, doubling in computational power every 5-6 months, their electricity consumption is projected to rival Japan's total usage by 2026. The impact is felt in communities worldwide. What can we do to make sure we don't waste our most valuable resource? 💧🌍 Read more here:

AI data center water usage: Tech needs to reduce its water consumption in a thirsty world | Hive

AI data center water usage: Tech needs to reduce its water consumption in a thirsty world | Hive

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