Thirsty servers, hungry investors: how sustainable is AI? – Aberdeen Investments

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the world, its hidden thirst for water and soaring infrastructure costs raises urgent questions about the sustainability of the digital revolution.

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... The rapid rise of AI is reshaping industries, economies and investment strategies, but beneath the surface of this technological revolution lies a complex web of environmental and financial risks – particularly around water and energy consumption. For investors, understanding these dynamics is critical to navigating both the opportunities and the vulnerabilities emerging from AI’s infrastructure demands and business models.

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