Google maps a water-positive path for AI data centers by 2030
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Google outlines a water-positive plan for its AI data centers: replenish more water than it uses by 2030, invest in local water infrastructure and alternative sources, report annual water usage, and commit $17 million to water stewardship across seven states.
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