We have a global freshwater crisis and it going to get much, much worse
What's the solution?
AI and more data say the tech visionaries and innovators
Doesn't AI consume vast quantities of water itself?
Globally, data centers are forecast to consume 450m gallons of water daily by 2030, up from ~205m in 2016, according to data reviewed by Bloomberg.
https://thehustle.co/big-tech-s-thirst-for-ai-dominance-may-bring-literal-thirst-for-everyone-else/
Gerry McGovern /
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2023-10-06 15:58:29
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