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Katarina Zimmer

Katarina Zimmer is a freelance science and environment journalist.

How Much of a Problem is AI’s Water Use?

It depends. Though water consumption by data centers pales in comparison to that of some other industries, it’s a problem in water-stressed regions. Water-saving cooling technologies could help

August 27, 2026

How to Tame AI’s Voracious Appetite for Energy

Better algorithms, hardware and computing methods can lower AI’s power drain

May 24, 2026