AI's Environmental Impact Debated

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Artificial intelligence is more sophisticated than a regular web search or movie stream.

It requires exponentially more computing power to complete what may seem like simple tasks.

The more computational power used, the more electricity is needed.

AI data centers use liquid coolants, which absorb and transfer heat better than air does.

The exact amount of water used to cool the machines in a data center can depend on the data center’s design and location; data centers in hotter locations need more water for cooling. On average, data centers can consume approximately 1-9 liters of water per kWh of server energy, according to an estimate from engineering researchers at the University of California, Riverside ..

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