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Lutnick claims that data centers, known for water consumption, ‘don’t use water’
The commerce secretary dismissed water-use concerns as propaganda, but an older Fox News clip showed him saying data centers need water and jobs.
- On Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick denied that data centers consume significant water, calling such concerns "propaganda" during an interview on CNBC's Squawk Box. This statement directly contradicts his own remarks from last year.
- Last year, Lutnick admitted to Fox News host Sean Hannity that "these AI things suck water," emphasizing the need for HVAC specialists to monitor cooling systems. His previous statements directly undermine his current denial.
- A report released Tuesday by the Pacific Institute found data centers in the U.S. use up to 3.9 million gallons of water daily. Facilities often withdraw from local sources, causing wells in Newton County, Georgia, to run dry.
- Rep. Seth Magaziner denounced the secretary's comments, stating, "our government is being run by morons." A national survey found 61% of voters oppose new data center construction due to resource concerns.
- Despite public backlash, the Trump administration continues promoting data center expansion as central to its "AI Action Plan." The industry's massive water and electricity demands remain a flashpoint for communities facing infrastructure impacts.
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Top Trump official savaged for stunning remark about data centers: ‘Nothing but a liar’
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is getting lambasted online after claiming that data centers “don’t use water.”In an interview with CNBC on Wednesday, Lutnick said: “One of my favorite things is when people talk about data centers using water. The No. 1 product in America that uses water is cattle.”
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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Claims Data Centres 'Don't Use Water' Despite 66 Billion Litres Consumed in 2023
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claims data centres 'don't use water', contradicting federal research showing they consumed 66 billion litres in 2023.
·United Kingdom
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