It depends. Though water consumption by data centers pales in comparison to that of some other industries, it’s a problem in water-stressed regions. Water-saving cooling technologies could help.

Escalating use of tools like Gemini and ChatGPT saps more and more power. Experts offer some tips on how to consume less.

In an epidemic of online misinformation, experts look to artificial intelligence to help sort fact from fiction

Scientists are exploring new algorithms, hardware and computing methods to lower AI’s power demands. Strategic siting of data centers and other steps to increase green energy use are also key.