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Nvidia confirms AI's water challenge is largely solved
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A top Nvidia executive says water concerns surrounding data centers could be largely addressed by the company's next generation of AI infrastructure.
Key facts
- Nvidia's coolant, a recirculated liquid mixture that includes water and propylene glycol, similar to automotive antifreeze, can run at 113 degrees Fahrenheit
- A top Nvidia executive says water concerns surrounding data centers could be largely addressed by the company's next generation of AI infrastructure
- Nvidia announced Monday at London Climate Week that its latest AI system can be fully cooled with liquid warm enough to reduce the need for additional chilling equipment
- Nvidia's announcement comes on the heels of Google and Amazon defending their data center water practices amid growing local opposition to AI infrastructure
Summary
It's a bold claim with high stakes by the world's dominant chip maker. Nvidia announced Monday at London Climate Week that its latest AI system can be fully cooled with liquid warm enough to reduce the need for additional chilling equipment. "The water consumption challenge for data centers is largely solved," said Josh Parker, Nvidia's chief sustainability officer, last week ahead of his trip to London. Nvidia's announcement comes on the heels of Google and Amazon defending their data center water practices amid growing local opposition to AI infrastructure.