SpaceX Warns Water Shortages Could Slow AI Growth
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June 9, 2026

SpaceX Warns Water Shortages Could Slow AI Growth

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SpaceX has told investors that water could be a problem for the future growth of artificial intelligence (AI). In a new report, the company explained that water scarcity may affect the AI industry. Modern AI needs large data centres which hold many computer servers, and these servers use a lot of water to stay cool.

Many experts say that big data centres can use millions of gallons of water every year. As more companies build these centres, it puts more pressure on local water supplies in some areas.

Because of this, technology companies are now looking for better ways to cool their servers. They are trying new cooling systems, using recycled water, or building data centres where water is easier to find.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
investorsN/ɪnˈvɛstəz/

People who put money into a business.

growthN/ɡrəʊθ/

The process of becoming larger or increasing.

scarcityN/ˈskeəsɪti/

A situation where something is not enough.

industryN/ˈɪndəstri/

A group of businesses producing similar products.

suppliesN/səˈplaɪz/

Amounts of something that people need to use.

systemsN/ˈsɪstəmz/

organized sets of connected parts or processes

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SpaceX Warns Water Shortages Could Slow AI Growth

June 9, 2026~1 min read
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B1 Pre-Intermediate
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SpaceX has told investors that water could be a problem for the future growth of artificial intelligence (AI). In a new report, the company explained that water scarcity may affect the AI industry. Modern AI needs large data centres which hold many computer servers, and these servers use a lot of water to stay cool.

Many experts say that big data centres can use millions of gallons of water every year. As more companies build these centres, it puts more pressure on local water supplies in some areas.

Because of this, technology companies are now looking for better ways to cool their servers. They are trying new cooling systems, using recycled water, or building data centres where water is easier to find.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
investorsN/ɪnˈvɛstəz/

People who put money into a business.

growthN/ɡrəʊθ/

The process of becoming larger or increasing.

scarcityN/ˈskeəsɪti/

A situation where something is not enough.

industryN/ˈɪndəstri/

A group of businesses producing similar products.

suppliesN/səˈplaɪz/

Amounts of something that people need to use.

systemsN/ˈsɪstəmz/

organized sets of connected parts or processes

Ready to learn these 6 words?

About 8 minutes · 5 activities

Reading Quizzes

9 questions
Question 1 of 9
1 / 9

What problem did SpaceX warn investors about?

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Great for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, IB, A-Level and everyday English speaking practice.

Speaking Tasks

5 questions