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We start this week with Matthew’s story about an organization tracking the location of AI data centers around the U.S. and elsewhere in the world. After the break, Jason tells us all about what Grok got up to over the holiday break, and we ruminate on what the breakdown in the information ecosystem means. In the subscribers-only section, we talk about how we bought 404media.com!

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Texas AI data centers water usage: Amid the ongoing worsening drought condition in Texas, the State’s residents face an unexpected water dilemma: while communities are urged to conserve every drop, even cutting back on simple showers, massive new AI data centers are quietly using millions of gallons daily to keep their operations running, as per a report.

Microsoft’s Stargate Campus Leads the AI Data Center Boom

Microsoft’s Stargate campus in Abilene is leading a surge in data center construction, promising to become one of the world’s largest hubs supporting advanced artificial intelligence technology, as per a report by Techie + Gamers.

Texas AI Data Centers Use Millions of Gallons of Water Amid Severe Drought

But behind this high-tech promise lies a growing environmental concern: water consumption. According to a July 2025 investigation by The Austin Chronicle, data centers across Central Texas, including Microsoft and US Army Corps facilities in San Antonio, used a combined 463 million gallons of water in 2023 and 2024 alone, as reported by Techie + Gamers. That’s enough water to meet the needs of tens of thousands of households, according to the report.

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Why Data Centers Use So Much Water

For many Texans, this feels like a painful contradiction. While drought warnings urge residents to limit water use, especially for everyday activities like showering, giant facilities essential to the tech economy are quietly drawing vast amounts of water, mostly for cooling servers that keep the data centers running 24/7, as per the Techie + Gamers report.

Robert Mace, executive director of The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University highlighted that, “People don’t think of data centers as industrial water users, but they are,” adding that, “Once that water evaporates, it’s just gone,” as quoted in the report.

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Experts Stress the Industrial Scale of Data Center Water Use

The scale of water use is massive, as the Texas Water Development Board projections estimate that data centers in the state will consume 49 billion gallons of water in 2025, soaring to nearly 400 billion gallons by 2030, as per Techie + Gamers report. That’s about 7% of Texas’s total projected water use, according to the report.

“There’s no requirement for them to have conversations with communities about how much water they’ll use,” as quoted in the report.

Locals in the Hill Country region, where several new AI-focused centers are under construction, are raising alarms. Much of the water these centers use evaporates during cooling and can’t be recycled, a critical issue in an area already grappling with scarce water resources, as reported by Techie + Gamers.

Microsoft’s Sustainability Promise Faces Skepticism

While Microsoft said it’s working toward sustainability goals, aiming to be “water positive” by 2030, meaning it plans to replenish more water than it consumes, as per the report. The company highlights water restoration projects and the use of recycled water when possible, according to Techie + Gamers.

However, critics worry these efforts often happen far from the communities facing water shortages, limiting their impact.

Cook said, “You have to question what ‘water positive’ means when you’re building massive projects in places already dealing with water scarcity,” as quoted in the report.

Transparency is another problem. Some water utilities learn about new data centers only after construction is underway, and companies sometimes operate under shell entities or code names, reducing community awareness and input, as reported by Techie + Gamers.

This issue isn’t just about the future, it’s happening now, with drought conditions already severe across many parts of Texas, the expansion of AI infrastructure is testing how communities balance technological progress with environmental sustainability, as per Techie + Gamers.

FAQs

Why are Texas AI data centers using so much water?

They use water mainly to cool the servers that run around the clock, which is essential to keep the data centers operating safely.

Can the water used by data centers be recycled?

Some water is recycled, but a large portion evaporates during cooling and is lost forever.

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• The rise of AI is driving an unprecedented surge in global electricity demand, with AI-related firms adding $12 trillion to the S&P 500 since 2022.
• Data centers, the backbone of the digital age, are experiencing explosive growth, consuming 1.5 percent of the world’s electricity in 2024 (415 TWh). This is projected to more than double by 2030, reaching 945 TWh, surpassing Japan’s total electricity consumption.
• The United States leads global data center electricity consumption at 45 percent, followed by China at 25 percent and Europe at 15 percent. In the U.S., Virginia alone consumes a quarter of the state’s electricity due to its concentration of data centers.
• While AI can lead to emissions reductions, it also raises concerns about its environmental impact. The International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights the immense power requirements of AI, noting a shift in focus from renewables to economic growth.
• The AI energy surge presents both opportunities and challenges. It could lead to energy savings in sectors like transport through innovations like autonomous vehicles, but also risks increased personal mobility.

In a world increasingly powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the electricity demand is reaching unprecedented levels. Since 2022, AI-related firms have surged into the S&P 500, adding a staggering $12 trillion to the market.

This transformation is not just about technology; it’s about the massive energy infrastructure needed to support it. As AI continues to evolve, data centers are becoming the new powerhouses of the global economy, consuming electricity at rates that rival traditional heavy industries.

Data centers, the backbone of the digital age, are experiencing explosive growth. In 2024, these facilities accounted for approximately 1.5 percent of the world’s electricity consumption, or 415 terawatt-hours (TWh). The United States leads the charge, consuming 45 percent of the global data center electricity, followed by China at 25 percent and Europe at 15 percent. This surge is not slowing down; by 2030, data center electricity consumption is projected to more than double, reaching around 945 TWh, surpassing Japan’s total electricity consumption today.

The scale of this demand is staggering. A typical data center already consumes as much electricity as 100,000 homes. However, the new generation of mega data centers under construction will consume 20 times more, equivalent to adding two million homes to the grid.

In Virginia, the epicenter of industrial data, data centers consume a quarter of the state’s electricity. This demand concentration is not evenly distributed, with nearly half of the U.S. data center capacity located in just five regional clusters. (Related: Ireland’s electricity crisis: AI data centers to consume one third of national grid by 2026.)

AI’s insatiable appetite for power

AI is the primary driver of this unprecedented energy demand. In the United States, data centers are expected to account for nearly half of the growth in electricity demand by 2030. By the end of the decade, the country will consume more electricity for data centers than for producing aluminum, steel, cement, chemicals and all other energy-intensive goods combined.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released a report highlighting the immense power requirements of AI. The report acknowledges that while AI can lead to emissions reductions, it also raises concerns about its environmental impact. The IEA’s shift in tone, from emphasizing renewables to making excuses for industry, reflects a broader trend of prioritizing economic growth over environmental sustainability.

Not all countries are equally equipped to compete. Australia, for example, faces challenges due to its ban on nuclear power and reluctance to build coal plants. Similarly, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and Canada are lagging in the AI energy race. The ability to provide reliable and affordable electricity is crucial for countries looking to capitalize on AI’s potential.

AI’s influence extends beyond data centers, with significant implications for energy efficiency and mobility. In the transport sector, AI applications are being used to manage traffic, optimize routes, predict maintenance needs and develop autonomous vehicles. These innovations could lead to energy savings equivalent to the energy used by 120 million cars. However, the widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles could also lead to increased personal mobility, potentially offsetting some of these gains.

The AI energy surge is reshaping the global electricity landscape, presenting both opportunities and challenges. As data centers become the new powerhouses of the digital age, the demand for reliable and affordable electricity will only grow. The historical context of energy transitions underscores the importance of this moment, as countries with energy to spare are poised to dominate the AI landscape. The challenge lies in balancing the benefits of AI with its environmental impact, ensuring that the energy systems supporting AI are sustainable and equitable.

Watch the video below that talks about data centers as massive resource users.

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