Demand for AI is driving data center water consumption sky high
The AI boom is increasing data center demand, significantly raising water consumption for cooling, especially in Virginia.
MAIN POINTS
- AI boom drives data center demand.
- Increased water consumption for cooling computing equipment.
- Virginia's data center water usage rose by two-thirds from 2019 to 2023.
TAKEAWAYS
- AI advancements impact infrastructure resource needs.
- Data centers require substantial water for cooling.
- Virginia exemplifies the rapid increase in water usage.