Energy consumption
What kind of technology is causing rising energy demand?
AI
What AI facilities require water for cooling?
Data centers
What is the environmental issue expected to be the biggest global challenge by 2029?
The environmental impact of artificial intelligence
What resource does AI needs large amounts of?
Electricity
What is the main reason data centers use large amounts of water?
To cool the computer systems
What are the two major resources heavily used by AI systems and data centers?
Energy and water
What is the number of homes powered by the training process of one AI?
What is the approximate amount of water used per kilowatt of energy?
About 2 liters
According to NASA, artificial intelligence is defined as what?
a computer system that performs tasks normally done by humans
What is the gas that is released + contributes to climate change?
Carbon Dioxide
What organization warns us about global water stress?
United Nations Environment Programme
Why does AI’s environmental impact directly affect people, not just nature?
Increased/accelerated climate change and reduced access to clean water and resources
What is the main environmental problem caused by increased energy use?
Climate change
What is a major risk caused by rising AI water use?
Water scarcity/or the lack of clean water
Why is AI predicted to be the largest environmental burden in 2029?
The rapid AI growth causing high energy use, heavy water consumption, and resource depletion