AI, Data Centers, and Water — Brookings Institution
Brookings policy brief: AI data centers projected to consume 68 billion gallons of water annually by 2028, up from 17 billion in 2023. Large facilities use 5 million gallons per day — equivalent to a town of 50,000 people.
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Glen Kerby
Founder, I Drink Living Water
“We need to share the impact that the Ai universe is having on the world of water. These things need to be understood so sustainable focus can be placed at the center of true understanding,”
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