Flextronics has published analysis advocating for a rethink of water-intensive cooling architectures in AI-era data centers, pointing to liquid cooling and closed-loop systems as necessary replacements for evaporative technology. The company argues that current water consumption trajectories are unsustainable as AI workloads scale. Flextronics identifies rear-door heat exchangers and direct liquid cooling as commercially viable alternatives available today. The piece contributes to an industry-wide conversation on cooling strategy as water use faces mounting scrutiny from regulators and communities.