Microsoft Pledged to Save Water. In the A.I. Era, It Expects Water Use to Soar.

Driven by the artificial intelligence frenzy, Microsoft is internally projecting that water use at its data centers will more ...

The world is in water bankruptcy, UN scientists report—here's what that means

The world is now using so much fresh water amid the consequences of climate change that it has entered an era of water ...
Windows Report

Microsoft Criticized Over Rising Water Consumption From AI Data Centers

Microsoft faces criticism over rising AI data center water use, as reports warn demand could surge by 2030 and strain ...
Finance & Commerce

Data center water consumption lacks transparency

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Grouping data centers magnifies water use | Opinion

Water demands for data centers should include consideration of regional clusters, putting more pressure on water needed for ...
MinnPost

Data centers consume massive amounts of water – companies rarely tell the public exactly how much

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Los Angeles Times

Amid the AI boom, California looks to address water use by massive data centers

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The AI-driven boom in data centers is putting growing demands on water in California and the Southwest. New ...