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Re:Improper redaction reveals Google Data Center water and e... by tptacek on Sunday October 04, 2026 @05:38PM (#49958166)
It doesn't seem insignificant. It is in fact insignificant. And it supports one of the most popular and widely used consumer products of the last 100 years, so it seems like a pretty incredible bargain.
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Re:Improper redaction reveals Google Data Center water and e... by deckar01 on Sunday October 04, 2026 @06:45PM (#49958703)
Tech companies are bundling AI into their base subscriptions and force feeding it to consumers, so I doubt the metrics they are reporting to their shareholders represent real demand or value.
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