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Microsoft is seeking to make the case that its AI-fueled data center expansion does not come with soaring water use.

Why it matters: Combined with recent water announcements from Google, Amazon and Nvidia, Microsoft's update Wednesday shows how the companies at the heart of the AI boom are racing to respond to growing concerns about the buildout's environmental footprint.