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AI Boom Leads To Increased Concerns Of Environmental Impacts Of Data Centers

AI Boom Leads To Increased Concerns Of Environmental Impacts Of Data Centers

Update: 2025-11-10
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California legislators considered dozens of bills related to artificial intelligence this year. Those numbers have spiked as lawmakers grapple with the technology’s increasing presence and possible negative consequences. One point of concern: the impact that generative AI will have on the state’s natural resources as it becomes an everyday tool for Californians.


Reporter: Manola Secaira, CapRadio




Environmental activists are celebrating the retirement of a Southern California oil rig, with a celebration at San Francisco's waterfront. The California State Lands Commission officially finalized the decommission last week.


Reporter: Eliza Peppel , KQED

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AI Boom Leads To Increased Concerns Of Environmental Impacts Of Data Centers

AI Boom Leads To Increased Concerns Of Environmental Impacts Of Data Centers

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