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San Francisco has approved a 45-day pause on data-centre development while the city examines the effects of these facilities and draws up regulatory controls. It puts a practical question at the heart of the AI infrastructure boom: who pays when a city makes room for more computing power?
Why it mattersWhat happened Mayor Daniel Lurie signed the moratorium on Friday, according to Benzinga. The measure directs the San Francisco Planning Department to assess data centres’ effects and develop rules. The Board of Supervisors approved it unanimously last week; Benzinga says the pause would have taken effect even without the mayor’s signature. The city’s review is to consider electricity costs, water resources and effects on surrounding communities. Benzinga reports that San Francisco has at least six data centres, including two in Bayview-Hunters Point, and quotes Lurie saying the city wants infrastructure while keeping electricity rates low and protecting clean water and air. Why it matters
Discuss: Should cities pause data-centre projects until rules are in place, or set conditions while construction continues?
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