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Google pledges to replenish more water than its AI data centers consume by 2030

Google pledges to replenish more water than its AI data centers use by 2030

Lauren Feiner

10h ago· 4 min readenNews

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Google has announced five commitments to address the environmental impact of AI data centers, focusing on water usage. The company aims to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030, invest in local water infrastructure, find alternative water sources, and increase transparency. This move comes amid growing backlash against the massive water consumption required to cool AI data centers, as Google positions itself as a leader in sustainable AI infrastructure development.

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Google laid out five commitments around water use in a new blog post published Wednesday, including a goal to replenish more water than it uses at its data centers by 2030

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Google laid out its commitments to replenishing watersheds and being transparent about data center water usage as it aims to set the tone for the industry.

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