Voters just did something no U.S. city has ever done to stop AI data centers https://www.fastcompany.com/91554036/voters-just-did-something-no-u-s-city-has-ever
Residents of The Dalles, Oregon, have voted to implement a moratorium on new artificial intelligence data centers. This decision marks the first time a U.S. city has taken such a measure specifically to halt the expansion of AI-focused data infrastructure. The move is a response to concerns about the environmental impact and resource demands of these facilities. AI
IMPACT Local regulatory actions may signal a growing trend of AI infrastructure oversight and potential limitations on expansion.