I think one of the more interesting points is this:

> Two-thirds of post-2022 data centers are located in water-stressed regions.

I don't think it's wrong to ask questions about that _IF_ you also ask questions about all the other usages of water, like the Californian almond stuff.

Just saying "You shouldn't use AI because it uses too much water" is kind of ridiculous.

...I don't think you can declare that something is a non-issue without having spent at least some resources to determine whether it is?

For who?

Misconception of the year. If you can guarantee the steam it produces rains down in areas that actually re-join the water cycle easily, you might be right (even though you still have to cover the just in time demand). You can not guarantee that though.

Best regards, European person where lakes dry out atm.