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The EU will force data centers to disclose their energy and water use.

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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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The EU has proposed a sustainability labeling system for data centers, ahead of introducing minimum performance standards.

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New rules target AI data center energy and water use

California tightens rules on AI data center energy and water use
The Verge AI · 21 Sept 2026, 20:29

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