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Austin races to regulate AI data centers before they strain city’s water and power

kut.org/austin/2026-08-24/austin-races-to-regulate-ai-data-centers-before-they-strain-citys-water-and-power

Austin is considering new regulations for massive AI data centers amid growing concerns over their significant water and energy demands.

— via KUT, Sam Stark

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