{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64e8d7428a084400127b05c3/689b5cac2d44a86fa09d3a93?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Short Stuff: AI’s Drinking All the Water!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64e8d7428a084400127b05c3/1755012251778-5c03fe20-b1b1-45cd-acc1-288e625e66dc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this Short Stuff episode, Kieren and Riku dive into the hidden cost of AI: its thirst! They unpack why data centres are guzzling billions of litres of water and discuss the alarming trend of new data centres being built in already water-stressed regions worldwide. Finally, they discuss potential solutions and provide a three-step decision plan for listeners to reduce their personal AI water footprint through conscious usage.</p><p><br></p><p>Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA</a>.</p>","author_name":"Kieren Sharma & Riku Green"}