# The Water And Energy Impact Of AI: Some Comparisons

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/the-water-and-energy-impact-of-ai-some-comparisons-hn77>
> Published: 2026-08-22 16:15:00+00:00

# The Water And Energy Impact Of AI: Some Comparisons

By John Werner, ContributorSource:

[Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/innovation/)AI’s environmental costs vary widely, but smarter data-center placement, scheduling, hardware, and design can improve sustainability.

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