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A newly released U.S. government report is raising concerns about the substantial water usage linked to the burgeoning field of Artificial Intelligence. The report highlights the increasing demand AI systems place on water resources and calls for greater attention to the environmental impact of this rapidly evolving technology. The issue gained visibility after being shared on Reddit by user /u/F0urLeafCl0ver, prompting discussions about potential strategies to mitigate AI’s thirst for water. The original Reddit post can be found [link] and the related discussions can be explored in the comments section [comments].