California Data Center Rules Weakened After Big Tech Pressure

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California legislators passed a weakened bill requiring only a study of data center energy use after industry pressure blocked strict mandates for carbon-free power.The move follows warnings from Gavin Newsom about potential job losses while tech firms like Lenovo explore orbital facilities to handle AI demands.
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