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swyx
8 months ago
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AGI fantasy is a blocker to actual engineering
> data centers often use potable drinking water
hmm why exactly? mineral content?
simonw
8 months ago
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Yeah I think it's to avoid mineral buildup on the cooling equipment which would then need to be replaced more often.
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hmm why exactly? mineral content?