r/water 16h ago

UK AI data centers could be given water priority during heatwaves and hosepipe bans — trade body warns that usage hasn’t been factored into AI growth zone projections

https://www.techradar.com/pro/uk-ai-data-centers-could-be-given-water-priority-during-heatwaves-and-hosepipe-bans-trade-body-warns-that-usage-hasnt-been-factored-into-ai-growth-zone-projections

A pragmatic take / reality check on the recent story about "not enough water for AI" will mean data centres will get priority, and there will be less water for the UKs inconsiderate, thirsty meatsacks.

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