Howard Lutnick: “Data centers don't use water. This is just misinformation.”

“Where's it coming from? I do, I think data centers, I mean think about it. The number one product that uses water is an almond farm. Next thing is cattle. I mean, Data centers don't use water. This is just misinformation. The early generation did, right? I know the newer plants are closed circuit and use different cooling systems. But people remember these old data centers that made a lot of noise.” (02:09–02:15)

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