# AI Data Centers and the Southern California Debate | San Jose News

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Podcast: [San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-jose-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463308)
Published: 2026-07-18T05:13:36+00:00
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As AI demands explode, data centers are growing into colossal, environmentally taxing facilities—raising alarms in Southern California where cities like Monterey Park are banning them outright. Caltech’s Professor Adam Wierman, who’s studied data centers since the early 2000s, now warns of massive water and electricity use, air pollution from diesel generators, and strained local resources. Yet he offers a hopeful path: if developers embrace transparency and invest in solar power, local water solutions, and community benefits, a “win-win” might be possible. The debate rages on—can AI’s promise be matched with sustainable, equitable infrastructure? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5d90a28992b19173

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