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AI data centres\' water use surges, topping California cities\' supply in 7 U.S. states

Data centres in seven major U.S. states may withdraw more freshwater each year than the total urban water supply used across California’s cities when cooling and power generation are included, an analysis showed. Non-profit think tank Ceres estimated annual withdrawals of about 10.4 million acre-feet. The report cautioned the figure measures withdrawals, not water ultimately consumed. Ceres also projected power generation could account for 72 percent of data centre water consumption by 2030.

Crypto

US crypto industry\'s \'Clarity Act\' faces risk of failing this year

Prospects for passing the U.S. crypto market-structure bill known as the Clarity Act this year have become shakier in September, with industry pessimism rising. The Senate has scheduled a procedural vote on Sept. 15, but final passage would still require floor debate and further negotiations. Key disputes include stablecoin rewards and ethics provisions tied to President Donald Trump and his family’s crypto interests. Even if it fails, some expect limited immediate impact as regulators take a friendlier stance.

Industry

Tempe to drop vehicle enforcement cameras over misuse risk

Tempe, Arizona will end its contract with Flock Safety to operate AI-based automatic license plate reader cameras, citing concerns that privacy risks outweigh public safety benefits after reports of misuse elsewhere. The city will stop operating the network and remove 33 cameras, and it does not plan to replace them with similar technology from another company. Tempe said no misuse has been confirmed locally and audits found no improper searches.