Source: DTE
According to a recent study by the University of California, Riverside, ChatGPT requires half a litre of water to answer every 20-50 questions, making the total water footprint of AI extremely large.
Water use in AI: Water used in maintaining AI tools are primarily used for cooling data centres to prevent equipment failure. Also, the water used in this process must be pure freshwater to prevent corrosion and the formation of microorganisms.
Usage: The example can be used to show the water footprint of emerging technologies.
