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Austin Council Moves to Regulate AI Data Centers | Texas News
Austin’s city council is racing to outpace the AI data center boom by drafting new rules before these power-hungry facilities drain the city’s water and electricity. With no current regulations, council members are pushing for a strict review process requiring developers to prove they won’t “suck us dry,” even proposing tighter definitions for large users and new limits on water, noise, and light. Some councilors want to block new centers outright, while others call for a temporary halt until rules are finalized. Experts say sustainability solutions exist but warn blanket bans aren’t…
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