Microsoft CEO says new AI data centers use as little water annually as a restaurant — closed-loop cooling system aims to slash consumption from millions of gallons as AI infrastructure faces mounting environmental scrutiny – Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft’s CEO claims the company’s new AI data centers employ a closed-loop cooling system that reduces water consumption to levels comparable to a restaurant’s annual usage. The innovation represents a significant reduction from the millions of gallons typically consumed by conventional data center infrastructure, addressing growing environmental concerns about AI’s resource demands.

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