By 2028, AI data centers could use at least 469 billion gallons of water each year — which is about a third of the water Americans used for showers in 2023, a CBS News analysis found. New York became the first state to institute a temporary ban on new data centers. Gov. Kathy Hochul said it will give lawmakers time to create a framework to protect residents and the environment. As some Americans voice concerns about the increased electricity and water usage of AI data centers, along with rising utility costs, some lawmakers are working to balance a fight for global dominance in a race with China and the very real frustrations of their constituents. #ai #artificialintelligence #datacenters