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The Truth About AI Data Centers and Our Water

The Defender Podcast episode 74: The Truth About AI Data Centers and Our Water

In this episode, Amy talks with a researcher who took a deep dive into the water impacts of Wisconsin’s AI data centers.

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If you are concerned about AI data centers in Wisconsin and water impacts, no need to worry! New closed-loop cooling systems mean it’s all good. At least, that’s what we’re hearing from tech companies.

But is it true? In this episode Amy talks with a Clean Wisconsin researcher who took a deep dive into the water impacts of Wisconsin’s AI data centers.

Host:

Amy Barrilleaux

Guest:

Hannah Richerson, Water Policy Manager, Clean Wisconsin

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