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AI’s Growing Appetite for Energy and Water Sparks a New Cooling Solution Beneath the Earth

127 · Thedebrief · July 2, 2026, 2:53 a.m.
artificial-intelligence Environment AI data center cooling AI Sustainability data centers Environmental Impact
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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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