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San Francisco Passes Data Center Moratorium in Hometown of AI
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San Francisco Passes Data Center Moratorium in Hometown of AI San Francisco, home to some of the world’s most valuable artificial-intelligence companies, is temporarily banning new data centers within its borders. The city’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium Tuesday, joining a growing national backlash against the facilities underpinning the AI boom. The pause, which took effect immediately, can be extended for roughly two years, as officials consider more...
San Francisco Passes Data Center Moratorium in Hometown of AI
San Francisco, home to some of the world’s most valuable artificial-intelligence companies, is temporarily banning new data centers within its borders.
The city’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium Tuesday, joining a growing national backlash against the facilities underpinning the AI boom. The pause, which took effect immediately, can be extended for roughly two years, as officials consider more permanent restrictions.