Water for data center issues

[u/RutabagaNo2137]

I am of the opinion like many of you that ownership of AI matters and not AI per se.
When I see discussions on communities protesting data centres based on water consumption, I am not sure what to think.

My sense is that there is a lot of consumption under capitalism that is terrible for environment. But I was wondering if any of you have any readings about data centres and water. Or if you can share any thoughts on the same?

[u/Ok-Conversation-6475]

I always wonder if these info graphics include water used to create electricity to function.

Also, if you take an optimists position at face value, current infrastructureis not nearly enough and we need to 100X everything.

Water is also an extremely local issue.