State
California has 12 tracked bills on artificial intelligence and data centers: 4 enacted, 2 floor vote, 4 in committee, 2 dead.
The atlas records 9 data-center facilities in California, and the 9 that report capacity total about 714 MW.
California tightened its data-broker and deepfake-pornography laws this session and is debating a standards commission that would license independent auditors to verify AI systems. The legislature is also treating data-center growth primarily as a water-use problem, with pending bills forcing disclosure of water draw and PUE standards.
12 bills with a published summary and a link to the primary source.
EnactedPrivacyUpdated
This bill updates California's data broker law, tightening rules around how data brokers collect and delete personal information. It strengthens consumer rights by requiring data…
Floor voteGovernanceUpdated
This bill establishes a California AI Standards and Safety Commission and creates a framework for independent organizations to verify that AI systems meet safety and standards…
EnactedDeepfakesUpdated
This bill updates California's law on deepfake pornography, which prohibits creating or sharing sexually explicit fake images of real people without their consent. It strengthens…
In committeeWorkforceUpdated
This California bill would regulate how employers can use surveillance tools to monitor workers, including AI-driven monitoring systems. It adds new rules to the Labor Code aimed…
EnactedPrivacyUpdated
This bill updates California's health data exchange framework, which governs how health and human services organizations share patient data. It sets rules for data sharing among…
DeadData CentersUpdated
This bill requires data centers in California to report on and manage their water usage. It sets rules around water consumption by data centers, likely including reporting…
In committeeEducationUpdated
This bill relates to an integrated data system for early childhood learning and care programs in California. It does not appear to directly address AI regulation or data-center…
In committeeData CentersUpdated
This bill requires data centers in California to report their water usage and incorporates data center water consumption into local water supply planning processes. It aims to…
EnactedGovernanceUpdated
This bill deals with food assistance programs and utility services during disasters. It has no relevance to AI policy or data-center regulation.
DeadGovernanceUpdated
This bill is about tracking health outcomes related to wildfire smoke exposure. It has no relevance to AI regulation or data-center policy.
In committeeData CentersUpdated
This bill requires data centers to meet power usage effectiveness (PUE) standards and addresses how data centers' energy costs are allocated among utility ratepayers. It aims to…
Floor voteCriminal JusticeUpdated
This bill amends existing California law on police body-worn camera policies. It does not appear to address AI, automated decision-making, or data-center infrastructure.
9 tracked sites; 9 report capacity.
Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing
Imperial, CA (Aten & Clark roads)Proposed330 MWEcoGPT research
Vantage Data Centers
Santa Clara, CAOperational77 MWEcoGPT research
Vantage Data Centers
Santa Clara, CAOperational64 MWEcoGPT research
EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure
Santa Clara, CAOperational80 MWEcoGPT research
CoreSite
Santa Clara, CAOperational34 MWEcoGPT research
NTT Global Data Centers
Santa Clara, CAOperational16 MWEcoGPT research
Cologix
Santa Clara, CAOperational20 MWEcoGPT research
Equinix
Los Angeles, CA (One Wilshire)Operational45 MWEcoGPT research
Prime Data Centers
Sacramento, CA (McClellan Park)Under construction48 MWEcoGPT research
Recorded coverage for this jurisdiction. Each headline links to its publisher.
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Food & Water Watch ·
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