For this assignment, I was asked to create a post based on a topic of my choice using Notebook LM. I chose the topic of how AI is causing a shortage in water, especially near AI data centers. What impact does AI have on our planet in the natural element aspect? Notebook LM created an audio overview with the resources I plugged in, as it is focused on research and user control. As compared to other AI systems, Notebook LM gives you a reputable source for your research and learning needs. Using these systems is better for people who want to learn in multiple ways. can make study review, audios, and more. Using a notebook LM can be a helpful tool.
How AI Data Centers are draining water.
Citations for AI tools-
“Make an audio overview of AI causing water shortages near Data centers” prompt. Notebook LM, 4 March 2026.
“Create a photo showing water dripping from a sink faucet.” prompt. Gemini, 4 March 2026.
Works Cited for articles plugin to Notebook LM
“AI, Data Centers, and the New Ethics of Water Allocation.” Ocean Well, https://www.oceanwellwater.com/news/ai-data-centers-and-the-new-ethics-of-water-allocation. Accessed 4 March 2026.
“How Hungry is AI? Benchmarking Energy, Water, and Carbon Footprint of LLM Inference.” Arxiv, November 2025, https://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.09598? Accessed 4 March 2026.
“Navigating AI’s Thirst in a Water-Scarce World.” Nature Finance, February 2025, https://www.naturefinance.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NavigatingAIsThirstInAWaterScarceWorld.pdf. Accessed 4 March 2026.
Yañez, Miguel. “Data Centers and Water Consumption | Article | EESI.” Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), 25 June 2025, https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/data-centers-and-water-consumption. Accessed 4 March 2026.