Source: The New York Times
Summary
Jason Kelce, a former NFL player, joked that urine could be used to cool data centers instead of drinking water, a suggestion that some experts say is not entirely unreasonable. The comment came during a conversation about data center efficiency. Experts noted that wastewater reuse is already being explored for industrial purposes. Some environmental scientists said the idea could be viable with proper treatment. The discussion highlights growing concerns about water use in tech infrastructure.
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“The launch follows a familiar script.”
Kelce joked about pee. Experts said it’s not crazy. Data centers use a lot of water. Wastewater reuse is real. The same idea, new delivery.
Original observation: “It’s not the first time a celebrity suggested something engineers already knew — just with a better punchline.”
Author: Evan Null
