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Can underwater data centers ease AI's environmental toll?

This article explores the potential of underwater data centers, exemplified by a project in China and Microsoft's Project Natick, to mitigate the environmental impact of AI by reducing energy and water consumption. However, experts caution that more research is needed to fully understand their effects on marine environments, including thermal pollution and noise. The rapidly growing AI market faces significant environmental concerns regarding electricity and water use, making innovative solutions crucial.