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- Meta just released a big new AI model called Llama 2.
- Training this model took a lot of water, according to researcher Shaolei Ren.
- Meta and other tech giants are planning new data centers in arid and hot Arizona.
The Rocky Mountain Llama and Alpaca Association says llamas don't need to drink much water.
Meta's AI version, however, is damn thirsty.
Earlier this week, Meta released a big new AI model called Llama 2. People in the tech industry are excited. Except for maybe Shaolei Ren.