The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States is adding significant strain to the nation’s already stressed water supply, according to a new report by JPMorgan Chase and consultancy ERM, which calls for urgent action to better manage this vital resource.
The report, published on Oct. 28, notes that the surge in AI-driven technologies, including data centers and semiconductor manufacturing, is contributing to a growing mismatch between water supply and demand, while warning that ignoring the water demands of AI and other industries could have serious consequences.
