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California implemented new regulations on data center energy and water consumption, marking a rare point of agreement with Texas on the need for stricter oversight. The rules require greater transparency from data center operators, addressing concerns that the facilities operate as "black boxes" with minimal public insight into their resource usage. The regulations aim to manage the environmental impact of expanding AI infrastructure as demand for computing power continues to surge. Both states have signaled support for monitoring and controlling how data centers consume energy and water resources.