A debate playing out in Wisconsin underscores just how challenging it is for U.S. states to set policies governing data centers, even as tech giants speed ahead with plans to build the energy-gobbling computing facilities.

The DATA Act, introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton, would exempt electrical utilities from federal regulation if they don't touch the electrical grid.

The Citizens Utility Board is sounding the alarm on data centers’ growing demand on the electrical grid, saying Illinois consumers can expect higher electric bills.

Under pressure for rising electricity rates as a result of data centers that demand massive amounts of power, AI developers are now maintaining that rates for the average consumer will go down as future data centers come online.

With AI's rising popularity, Texas has seen tech companies invest millions into data centers. But experts warn the state is not capable of regulating the AI wave.

Opposition to data centers is growing for many reasons, but concerns about electricity costs drives a lot of the concern. Some experts argue that the high energy demands of AI wouldn't be a problem if previous administrations hadn't pursued climate policies that restrict the supply.

The AG’s Office filed a petition for rehearing with the Michigan Public Service Commission late Thursday to challenge the three-member board’s approval of DTE Electric Co.’s 19- and 15-year contracts for the controversial planned Oracle Stargate data center in Saline Township.

At last week's Frederick County Planning Commission meeting, numerous community members voiced their opposition to data centers.

A Republican bill to regulate Wisconsin's booming data center industry could get a vote in the Assembly soon but faces dim prospects beyond that.

By Joshua Peters Carolina Journal Artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing are becoming increasingly central to the modern economy, driving business intelligence, operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making across industries.

Water demands for data centers should include consideration of regional clusters, putting more pressure on water needed for cooling.