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 We have a global freshwater crisis and it going to get much, much worse

What's the solution?

AI and more data say the tech visionaries and innovators

Doesn't AI consume vast quantities of water itself?

Globally, data centers are forecast to consume 450m gallons of water daily by 2030, up from ~205m in 2016, according to data reviewed by Bloomberg.
https://thehustle.co/big-tech-s-thirst-for-ai-dominance-may-bring-literal-thirst-for-everyone-else/