Each Time You Ask AI for Help, It's a Water and Energy Suck
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June 28, 2026
As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem. Artificial intelligence and the data centers they require use growing amounts of energy and are water hogs—and AI companies aren't transparent about...
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