French data centers test water-saving coal mine water cooling to cut AI's environmental impact.

Data centers in Marseille, France, are testing water-saving cooling methods using coal mine water to reduce environmental impact from AI. This "river cooling" system lowers energy consumption by 20%, but critics warn it may still be insufficient without addressing overall energy and water usage in the AI sector. Alternative cooling techniques like immersing components in coolant are also being explored.

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