<ul><li>AI consumes water primarily through data centers and cooling systems, as well as semiconductor manufacturing.</li><li>Data centers use cooling systems that consume billions of gallons of water annually, with Google's data centers using 5 billion gallons of fresh water for cooling in 2022.</li><li>Semiconductor manufacturing, essential for AI chips, can use up to 10 million gallons of ultrapure water per day.</li><li>To make AI more water-efficient, companies can improve cooling technologies, transition to renewable energy, promote transparency and accountability, and innovate in semiconductor manufacturing.</li></ul>

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