> In 2023, according to the Financial Times, data centers in Northern Virginia alone used nearly 2 billion gallons of water. University of California at Riverside researchers estimate that, in 2027, thirsty AI will slurp up between 1.1 trillion and 1.7 trillion gallons of water globally.
What does "used" mean in this case? Aren't these closed systems?
What does "used" mean in this case? Aren't these closed systems?