Recent reports from the UN highlight the significant environmental challenges posed by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers. As AI technologies continue to evolve, they are projected to double the power and water consumption of data centers by 2030, potentially using as much water as 1.3 billion people in just a few years. The UN has called on AI firms to disclose their environmental footprints, noting that their operations are contributing to major resource strains on a global scale, especially affecting the Global South. Experts warn that the water-intensive cooling requirements for these data centers raise serious sustainability concerns, with some data center operations being unsustainable. Amidst calls for a rethinking of water use in AI infrastructure, researchers emphasize the need to minimize energy consumption and better manage the resources necessary for this tech evolution. Maps show alarming proximity of data centers to critical water sources, underscoring the urgent need for strategic planning in order to avoid a potential water crisis linked to the burgeoning AI sector.