Home / TechnologyTechnologySBS NewsTechnologySBS News·Jun 3, 2026·1 min read'Hidden costs': AI data centres set to consume more water than every person on Earth by 2030A United Nations report has highlighted the vast and growing demand that artificial intelligence is placing on the world.View original source — SBS News ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesWorldThe GuardianWorldJun 8, 2026 · 1 minMajority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit landThe GuardianWorldABC NewsWorldJun 18, 2026 · 1 minProposed data centre faces scrutiny over water and environmental risksABC NewsScienceRNZScienceJun 6, 2026 · 1 minAI could drive advances that solve the problems it brings, computer scientist suggestsRNZWorldSouth China Morning PostWorldJun 9, 2026 · 1 minWith a global AI data shortage looming, China boosts its own supplySouth China Morning Post
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