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A new UN report warns that AI data center expansion will drive a doubling of energy demand and massive water consumption for cooling by 2030. The report highlights a potential resource conflict, as projected cooling requirements could exceed the annual drinking water needs of the global population.
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Mosaic Score10.0
Confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3
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