TechCalifornia tightens rules on AI data center energy and water use

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills requiring AI data centers to pay for upgrades to local power grids and water systems, preventing utility costs from being passed on to residents. Proposed centers must disclose expected water use, energy efficiency and drought planning, and meet energy, water and fuel-use requirements.

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