Cooling Down: OpenAI's Abandoned Water Conservation Plan Reveals Bigger Issues in Tech The tech industry's enthusiasm for sustainability has hit a snag, with OpenAI's decision to abandon plans to use recycled water to cool its massive S7 data center in Sydney, Australia.
Instead, the company will opt for a more energy intensive closed loop liquid cooling system.
This move raises questions about the tech sector's commitment to sustainability and whether companies prioritize profits over environmental responsibility.