During freshwater global crisis, Google's water surge

"Google’s data centers worldwide consumed nearly 6 billion gallons (22.7 billion liters) of water in 2024. The company’s “2024 Environmental Report” showed an 8% annual increase in water consumption, driven by advancements in search functions, artificial intelligence (AI), and other projects. AI remains the primary factor behind the surge, with Google’s water consumption having jumped 20% in 2022."

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/google-data-centers-used-nearly-6b-gallons-of-water-in-2024/3478721#