Nathan Gower
Producer/reporter for the episode who conducted the investigation into AI water usage, explained the errors in cited figures, and interviewed experts.
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Mar 28, 2026 • 9min
How much water does AI consume?
Alex de Vries-Gao, researcher estimating AI's electricity and water use, and Nathan Gower, the reporter who investigated the claims. They unpack misreported figures, explain the difference between water withdrawal and consumption, and trace how hardware, data centres and power plants drive water needs. They also discuss geographic hotspots and why location shapes environmental impact.
