Google vrea să reducă apa folosită de centrele de date AI

The environmental impact of data centers, particularly their water consumption, is a growing concern as demand for computing power increases. Google has announced a strategy to use water more responsibly, committing to return more water to the system than it consumes by 2030. The company plans to invest in water infrastructure, utilize air-cooled or recycled water systems in water-scarce areas, and improve transparency regarding water usage. Despite the relatively small national water consumption of data centers, their local impact can be significant, often comparable to that of a small city. Public perception of AI and its resource consumption remains a challenge.