The energy demands of artificial intelligence, particularly in the form of ChatGPT, are leading to increased water consumption in data centers. Microsoft and Google, the largest players in the field, are taking steps to reduce AI's environmental impact, but experts are warning of the negative consequences of uncontrolled growth in the tech sector.

According to a recent report, ChatGPT causes data centers to consume about 500 milliliters of water each time a user poses 5 to 50 prompts or questions. The increase in water consumption by tech companies like Microsoft and Google highlights the unintended consequences of rapidly advancing AI technology, which requires ever more computing power.