# LA Wildfires Raise Burning Questions About AI’s Data Center Water Drain

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/la-wildfires-raise-burning-questions-about-ais-data-center-water-drain/
- Published: 2025-01-20T09:00:15-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image credit: Tithi Luadthong via Alamy Stock. Article by Shane Snider. InformationWeek – January 17, 2025. Apocalyptic scenes from greater Los Angeles, California’s continuing wildfire devastation raise serious questions about IT’s growing need for a resource in short supply: water. The explosion of power-hungry AI models is a growing strain on water resources, even as the industry makes strides in mitigation efforts. […] Click here to view original web page at www.informationweek.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio