California hits pause on what could be its biggest AI data center as developer sues for river water

California hits pause on what could be its biggest AI data center as developer sues for river water

California officials have put the brakes on what could become the state's largest data center, turning what had been a fast-moving local development dispute into a broader fight over water, air quality, and energy demand. The controversy has taken on another dimension as the proposed project now faces both a new county moratorium and a separate legal battle over access to Colorado River water, according to The Business Journal. What happened? Th…