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Gordon Noble
Research director at the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney. His research focuses on the energy and water consumption of data centers.
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Jun 29, 2025
• 13min
Why your AI questions are a power and water drain
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Join Gordon Noble, Research Director at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, as he sheds light on the hidden energy costs of AI. He discusses how our everyday AI interactions contribute to significant energy and water consumption, which poses risks to the environment. Gordon analyzes the rising energy demands of data centers and their impact on climate change, while proposing sustainable solutions like recycled water. He emphasizes the need for a national strategy to balance AI’s potential with its environmental footprint.
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