Arizona AG Calls For Halt To New Data Centers
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes urged leaders to pause new data center approvals amid growing resource demands. The call highlights rising tensions over water and power usage.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes urged state officials to halt new data center approvals, seeking a moratorium over water and energy strain across the United States. The push creates a split with Gov. Katie Hobbs, who has defended the economic benefits of tech infrastructure. The conflict highlights growing political friction over the power and water demands of artificial intelligence facilities.
