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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills aimed at preventing AI data centers from passing utility costs onto residents and tightening rules on water and power use.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills aimed at preventing AI data centers from passing utility costs onto residents. The laws require the California Public Utilities Commission to introduce new rules.
Why it matters: The bills add state-level requirements on how AI data centers' energy and water use affects utility costs for residents.
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