A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is pushing for greater transparency on the energy consumption of data centers, driven by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. In a letter to federal agencies, the senators requested detailed data on the electricity and water usage of these facilities, which power everything from cloud computing to AI models. They expressed concern that the current lack of comprehensive information makes it difficult to assess the strain on the nation’s energy grid and water resources. The senators are seeking information from the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency to better understand the environmental impact and to inform future policy and infrastructure planning. Read the full article at: https://www.wired.com/story/senators-demand-to-know-how-much-energy-data-centers-use/