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AI’s Growing Appetite for Energy and Water Sparks a New Cooling Solution Beneath the Earth
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Thedebrief
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July 2, 2026, 2:53 a.m.
artificial-intelligence
Environment
AI
data center cooling
AI
data centers
Environmental Impact
Cooling Solutions
Summary
Researchers are suggesting an innovative approach to reduce the environmental impact of AI data centers by utilizing underground aquifers for cooling, addressing concerns regarding the energy and water consumption of AI technologies.
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