AI's Hidden Thirst: Water Crisis in the Age of Ai
Visualising the Water Footprint of Data Centres: A Deep Dive into the Environmental Impact of Our Digital World
(Harvard Project - Sem 1)
AI's Hidden Thirst: Water Crisis in the Age of Ai
Visualising the Water Footprint of Data Centres: A Deep Dive into the Environmental Impact of Our Digital World
(Harvard Project - Sem 1)
The mission of this project is to
illuminate
illuminate
illuminate
illuminate
illuminate
the
often-overlooked
often-overlooked
often-overlooked
often-overlooked
often-overlooked
water footprint of data centers.
By visualizing
water usage data
water usage data
water usage data
water usage data
water usage data
we aim to promote
sustainable practices
and raise awareness about
resource
conservation
conservation
conservation
conservation
conservation
in the technology sector.
The mission of this project is to
illuminate
illuminate
illuminate
illuminate
illuminate
the
often-overlooked
often-overlooked
often-overlooked
often-overlooked
often-overlooked
water footprint of data centers.
By visualizing
water usage data
water usage data
water usage data
water usage data
water usage data
we aim to promote
sustainable practices
and raise awareness about
resource
conservation
conservation
conservation
conservation
conservation
in the technology sector.
The mission of this project is to
illuminate
illuminate
illuminate
illuminate
illuminate
the
often-overlooked
often-overlooked
often-overlooked
often-overlooked
often-overlooked
water footprint of data centers.
By visualizing
water usage data
water usage data
water usage data
water usage data
water usage data
we aim to promote
sustainable practices
and raise awareness about
resource
conservation
conservation
conservation
conservation
conservation
in the technology sector.
Amazon
Amazon is a major player in the data center industry, with a significant presence across the United States through its Amazon Web Services (AWS) division.
The company operates numerous data centers, particularly concentrated in key regions like Northern Virginia, Oregon, and Ohio.
Amazon
Amazon is a major player in the data center industry, with a significant presence across the United States through its Amazon Web Services (AWS) division.
The company operates numerous data centers, particularly concentrated in key regions like Northern Virginia, Oregon, and Ohio.
Amazon
Amazon is a major player in the data center industry, with a significant presence across the United States through its Amazon Web Services (AWS) division.
The company operates numerous data centers, particularly concentrated in key regions like Northern Virginia, Oregon, and Ohio.
Microsoft
Microsoft operates numerous data centers across the United States, with significant presence in locations such as Quincy (Washington), San Antonio (Texas), Chicago (Illinois), Des Moines (Iowa), and Cheyenne (Wyoming).
These facilities play a crucial role in supporting Microsoft's cloud services and digital infrastructure.
Revamping an E-Commerce Website
Redesigned an existing e-commerce website to improve the user experience and increase sales, including a streamlined checkout process and improved navigation.
Microsoft
Microsoft operates numerous data centers across the United States, with significant presence in locations such as Quincy (Washington), San Antonio (Texas), Chicago (Illinois), Des Moines (Iowa), and Cheyenne (Wyoming).
These facilities play a crucial role in supporting Microsoft's cloud services and digital infrastructure.
Google's water consumption has been steadily increasing over the years, largely due to the expansion of its data centers and the growing demand for AI-related services.
In 2022, Google reported using 5.6 billion gallons of water across its data centers and offices, which is equivalent to the amount needed to irrigate 37 golf courses annually in the southwestern United States.
Developing a Mobile Health Tracking App
The client, a well-established e-commerce platform, sought to improve their website's navigation to enhance user experience and increase conversion rates.
Google's water consumption has been steadily increasing over the years, largely due to the expansion of its data centers and the growing demand for AI-related services.
In 2022, Google reported using 5.6 billion gallons of water across its data centers and offices, which is equivalent to the amount needed to irrigate 37 golf courses annually in the southwestern United States.
Meta
Meta (formerly Facebook) has seen a significant increase in its water consumption in recent years, largely due to the expansion of its data centers and AI initiatives. In 2021, Meta withdrew 5.04 million cubic meters of water, a 35.35% increase from 2020.
Apple
Apple, on the other hand, has been more secretive about its specific water usage figures for data centers. However, the company has made public commitments to water conservation and efficiency.
Optimizing a Corporate Intranet
A leading bank wanted to revamp their mobile app to provide a more user-friendly and secure experience
Meta
Meta (formerly Facebook) has seen a significant increase in its water consumption in recent years, largely due to the expansion of its data centers and AI initiatives. In 2021, Meta withdrew 5.04 million cubic meters of water, a 35.35% increase from 2020.
Apple
Apple, on the other hand, has been more secretive about its specific water usage figures for data centers. However, the company has made public commitments to water conservation and efficiency.
"Committed to being water positive by 2030"
"Water is a critical resource for our data centers"
"Navigating water scarcity is essential for sustainable operations"
"Committed to being water positive by 2030"
"Water is a critical resource for our data centers"
"Navigating water scarcity is essential for sustainable operations"
"Committed to being water positive by 2030"
"Water is a critical resource for our data centers"
"Navigating water scarcity is essential for sustainable operations"
Percentage Increase in Water Usage
Percentage Increase in Water Usage
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
23 %
23 %
23 %
2022 - 2023
2022 - 2023
Amazon
Amazon
Amazon
20 %
20 %
2021 - 2022
2021 - 2022
26.1 %
26.1 %
2021 - 2022
2021 - 2022
Meta
Meta
Meta
35.35 %
35.35 %
2020 - 2021
2020 - 2021
Testimonial from Prof. Shaolei Ren
Questions
Why is this important?
What are the future trends?
Any investments in the resilient technologies?
Why is this important?
What are the future trends?
Any investments in the resilient technologies?
Why is this important?
What are the future trends?
Any investments in the resilient technologies?
