Sam Altman defends AI resource usage: Water concerns 'fake,' and 'humans use energy too'
- Posted on February 23, 2026
- By CNBC
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Sam Altman defends AI resource usage: Water concerns 'fake,' and 'humans use energy too'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended the resource use of AI on Friday, arguing that water concerns were "fake" and comparing it to human energy use.