California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills requiring data center operators to disclose their electricity and water usage, giving communities better insight into the resource impact of AI infrastructure. Starting next year, operators will need to report consumption data, addressing growing local opposition over strained power grids and water supplies.
Background
Data centers powering AI have faced growing scrutiny over their massive electricity and water consumption, with communities across the US protesting their impact on local resources.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Sep 24, 2026 at 02:22 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10