

Stop AI from wasting our precious water
The Issue
Hi, my name is Logan Hunter Featherstone, and I'm just 11 years old. I want to talk to you about something that really worries me: how much water AI uses. I've always loved the environment and try to do my best to save water at home by taking shorter showers and turning off the tap when I brush my teeth. But no matter how much I do, I can't ignore the huge amount of water that big AI companies use.
Did you know that training just one AI model can consume as much water as a small town uses in a day? That's millions of gallons! And as AI gets bigger, the water usage keeps going up, even during droughts in some areas. Just think about places like California, where people are trying so hard to save water, while AI companies keep using so much just to run their computers.
The companies could do better by looking into alternative cooling methods, using water more efficiently, or investing in areas where water isn't scarce. They can also recycle water or use renewable energy sources to power their operations, minimizing the overall impact on the environment.
I believe that if enough people join me, we can make these companies change their ways. They can use their knowledge to solve problems without harming our planet. We should all work together to protect our precious water for future generations and for these companies to act responsibly and sustainably.
Please sign this petition to urge AI companies to take responsible actions toward reducing their water consumption. Together, we can ensure a better and safer future for all of us.
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The Issue
Hi, my name is Logan Hunter Featherstone, and I'm just 11 years old. I want to talk to you about something that really worries me: how much water AI uses. I've always loved the environment and try to do my best to save water at home by taking shorter showers and turning off the tap when I brush my teeth. But no matter how much I do, I can't ignore the huge amount of water that big AI companies use.
Did you know that training just one AI model can consume as much water as a small town uses in a day? That's millions of gallons! And as AI gets bigger, the water usage keeps going up, even during droughts in some areas. Just think about places like California, where people are trying so hard to save water, while AI companies keep using so much just to run their computers.
The companies could do better by looking into alternative cooling methods, using water more efficiently, or investing in areas where water isn't scarce. They can also recycle water or use renewable energy sources to power their operations, minimizing the overall impact on the environment.
I believe that if enough people join me, we can make these companies change their ways. They can use their knowledge to solve problems without harming our planet. We should all work together to protect our precious water for future generations and for these companies to act responsibly and sustainably.
Please sign this petition to urge AI companies to take responsible actions toward reducing their water consumption. Together, we can ensure a better and safer future for all of us.
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Petition created on 7 September 2026