Friday Top of the Scroll: With the rise of AI, California’s data centers require more water, energy. But by how much?
California legislators considered dozens of bills related to artificial intelligence this year. That’s a number that’s climbed quickly over the last couple years as lawmakers grapple with the technology’s increasing presence — and possible negative impacts. And one growing point of concern involves generative AI’s relationship with state resources as the technology becomes everyday life for Californians. Experts say generative AI is driving up energy and water demands at data centers. But the question is: By how much?
Other data center water use news:
- KVOA (Tucson, Ariz.): Beale Infrastructure announces major investment for proposed data center in Pima County
- Marketplace: Can an AI data center be ‘green’?
