TECHNOLOGYJun 18 · 09:00 UTCAXIOSAmy Harder

Arizona emerges as test case for AI's energy and water crunch

Arizona is becoming a test case for AI-driven data center growth amid challenges with energy demand and water scarcity. Regulators and tech companies are addressing infrastructure costs, tax incentives, and cooling technologies to balance development with resource constraints.

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ArizonaplaceAItopicdata centerstopicArizona Corporation CommissionorganizationKevin ThompsonpersonFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)organizationGoogleorganizationair-cooled technologiestopicevaporative coolingtopicTexas Gov. Greg AbbottpersonOhio Gov. Mike DeWineperson

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