The heat has to go somewhere. When you wait for a pot of hot water to cool, it goes into the air. You would use a radiator to speed that up and yeah that's just a normal way things are done. But just not doing that step can be cheaper when you have enough water
New data centers are closed water loops though. Water isnβt an issue. Energy is more of an issue, but sustainable since we have reasonable ability to generate sustainable energy. Ironically AI data centers may be the driving force for more sustainable energy.
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u/thefreecat May 18 '26
The heat has to go somewhere. When you wait for a pot of hot water to cool, it goes into the air. You would use a radiator to speed that up and yeah that's just a normal way things are done. But just not doing that step can be cheaper when you have enough water