#closedloopcooling — Public Fediverse posts

The Hidden Cost of AI: Water Waste and Community Impact

Conversations about AI often overlook its environmental impact, specifically water consumption from local communities due to inefficient cooling systems. Closed-loop systems, similar to those used by hobbyists, are viable for data centers but ignored for cost-effectiveness. Sustainable practices are essential to protect ecosystems and communities from the industry's unchecked expansion.

https://dreamspacestudio.net/the-truth-about-ai-water-use-if-fishkeepers-can-do-closed-loop-cooling-billion-dollar-data-centers-can-too/