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During large model training or intensive inference, a single data center may consume millions of liters of water per day.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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7/6/2026
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Valid until: 10/4/2026(expired)
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AI Data Center Water Consumption: The Hidden Environmental Cost We've Been Underestimating
hackernewshackernews7/3/2026
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