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We can live without AI, but can we live without clean water? | Letters

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Critics highlight the environmental impact of AI datacentres, emphasizing their heavy water and electricity use amid climate concerns. They argue AI's social benefits are limited and call for regulations to protect water resources and enforce emission-based electricity pricing.

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