Sam Altman: AI water use is overblown, but 71% of Americans still oppose data centers
OpenAI's CEO pushes back on water consumption fears, citing office-building parity and almond comparisons, even as public opposition mounts.

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OpenAI's CEO pushes back on water consumption fears, citing office-building parity and almond comparisons, even as public opposition mounts.
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