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An exploration of how the questions we ask—and the models we build—can influence narratives that shape technology, investment, and public policy.
A widely cited paper estimated the water footprint of AI models. The results spread rapidly through news stories, social media, and public debate. But what question was the researchers actually trying to answer?
I explore the assumptions behind lifecycle water accounting and how assumptions are shaping conversations about AI, data centers, and proposals for space-based computing.
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