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

Peak data center demand for AI could require up to $58 billion in new U.S. water infrastructure, according to a Forbes analysis by contributor Robert J. Szczerba, highlighting the hidden environmental cost of artificial intelligence beyond energy consumption.

How Much Water Does AI Use? The $58 Billion Risk By Robert J. Szczerba, ContributorSource: Forbes Innovation https://www.forbes.com/innovation/ How much water does AI use? Peak data center demand could require up to $58 billion in new U.S. water infrastructure, shifting the debate beyond prompts. Get AI news in your inbox Daily digest of what matters in AI.