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Congress turns focus to growing data center impacts
Original: Congress looks to address growing data center impacts
Congress is examining the rapidly expanding footprint of data centers and their effects on energy demand, water use, and local communities. The issue has gained urgency as artificial intelligence drives a boom in large-scale computing facilities across the United States. Lawmakers are weighing how to address infrastructure strain, environmental impacts, and costs borne by residents, though specific legislation and positions remain to be detailed.
Why now: Data center growth driven by AI is straining power grids and communities, prompting congressional attention.
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