Technology
Jul. 16, 2025
The AI thirst trap: scrutiny builds around water-hungry data centers
AI promises to revolutionize water management -- but the data centers powering it may drain the very resources it aims to conserve.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the water industry. AI solutions are being developed to detect potential water supply failures before they happen, optimize water quality monitoring and treatment, assess the lifespan of infrastructure components and assist with drought and flood predictions. As concerns about the availability of future water resources grow in tandem with concern...
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