Getting Pretty Thirsty

ChatGPT's hidden water footprint

Issue 63: EnigmaSpring 2025

Technology

This piece discusses the impact of AI on our water supply. Data centers require a lot of electricity to run, much of which is water-generated, and they require cooling to prevent overheating. This article discusses the growing water demands and ways to mitigate them in the face of our expanding AI usage.

Getting Pretty Thirsty

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