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California Tightens AI Data Center Regulations
Governor Gavin Newsom signed seven bills to regulate the energy and water use of AI data centers in California, aiming to prevent utility cost increases for residents.
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The Verge
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed seven bills designed to prevent AI data centers from passing utility costs onto residents, as reported earlier by the Los Angeles Times. The package of laws requires the California Public Utilities Commission to introduce a new rate classification for data cen
2026-09-21 20:29 UTC