AI's Thirst During SoCal Wildfires

In January 2025, Southern California wildfires spotlighted ChatGPT’s water woes. Each GPT-4 interaction guzzles ~519ml, and if 16M Americans send weekly emails, that’s a staggering 435 million liters—about Rhode Island’s daily use! While social media blames AI for water shortages, experts clarify it's sheer demand, not direct cause. As AI scales up, finding sustainable cooling is no joke. Let’s tech responsibly and keep our planet cool!