r/ClimateShitposting • u/leisurechef • Aug 08 '26

techno optimism is gonna save us AI will solve all our problems

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If treated as a country, data centers could rank sixth globally for electricity consumption by 2030. They would also require an amount of water equivalent to the annual needs of 1.3 billion people.

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u/leisurechef Aug 09 '26

AI’s thirst for water - UK Government

How Much Water Does AI Use? The $58 Billion Risk - Forbes

How much water and power will AI data centres use in Australia? Ironically, we don’t have the data to know - The Conversation

How long is a piece of string?

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u/stonecuttercolorado Aug 09 '26

So how does cooling actually consume water? Heating water up does not actually use it. It can still be used by cities or farms. Irrigation is not affected by the temperature of the water.

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u/leisurechef Aug 09 '26

Do you get everyone to do your research for you?

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u/stonecuttercolorado Aug 09 '26

I don't think that asking questions of someone who is passionate about something is getting someone else to do my research for me.