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AI's physical footprint is expanding faster than local regulations can keep up. In this deep dive, we explore how 2026 legislative policy guides and local election campaigns are transforming municipal zoning boards into the primary battlegrounds for AI infrastructure. From water stewardship to power
We are told AI is infinite, but the ground it stands on is hitting a wall. From water stewardship mandates to optical bandwidth bottlenecks and a hardening insurance market, the real cost of AI infrastructure is quietly moving from capex to long-term systemic liability. Janmuse investigates the trip
As artificial intelligence workloads skyrocket, data centers are consuming billions of gallons of water for liquid cooling. From local municipal pushback to rising operational costs, we examine how water stewardship mandates are forcing a massive shift in how the next generation of AI infrastructure