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Sam Altman defends AI resource usage amid criticism
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Summary: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argues that water concerns over AI are unfounded, comparing energy use to humans.
WHO: Sam Altman
WHAT: Defended AI resource usage
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 3:54 AM ET
WHERE: India AI Impact summit
WHY: To address criticisms of AI's energy and water consumption
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