There's a better article linked in the original post:
"‘Thirsty’ ChatGPT uses four times more water than previously thought
Using a chatbot for up to 50 queries consumes about two litres of water
Using a chatbot for up to 50 queries consumes about two litres of water"
by Mark Sellman, Technology Correspondent | Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor
Friday October 04 2024, 3.15pm BST, The Times
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/technology-uk/article/thirsty-chatgpt-uses-four-times-more-water-than-previously-thought-bc0pqswdr