Big Tech's Power Play: California Data Center Bill Axed, Reduced to a Study
California faces hurdles in regulating AI data centers' immense energy demands, as industry opposition watered down initial legislative efforts to a report due in 2027. Lawmakers, however, plan to revisit proposals for stricter rules to address the escalating strain on the state's energy grid and ensure equitable power costs.Uche Emeka • AI • 6 months ago • 1 minute read •
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are massive energy consumers, posing a significant challenge for states like California seeking to regulate their demand. Initial legislative efforts in California to shield residents from higher energy bills due to data centers, the core of AI operations, were largely diluted. A key law passed only mandates regulators to produce a report on the issue by 2027, a measure critics deem
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