Fears about AI data centers’ water use have exploded. Experts say the reality is far more complicated than people think. When I called him to talk more about AI and water, Masley emphasized that he’s ...

Purple pipe is a nickname for recycled water that could flow from sewer plants or mine tunnels to cool data centers. “In many cases it costs less than potable water. We couldn’t put in reuse lines ...

As water shortages loom in Texas, the fast-growing data center industry is under intense public scrutiny for the large amount of water many of these facilities use to stay cool. In response, data ...