AI boom to drive €6.8B in water spend for European data centres by 2036

The AI boom is projected to drive €6.8 billion in water spending for European data centres by 2036, according to a new report. The surge in water demand is driven by the cooling needs of AI infrastructure, raising concerns about sustainability and resource allocation.

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