‘This is Seattle’s position on AI’: City Council votes unanimously to pause big new data centers (opens in new tab)  🏗️Data Center Design

The Seattle City Council voted 9-0 to halt applications for data centers larger than 20 megavolt-amperes for one year, while the city studies their impact on the power grid, water supply, utility rates, and economy. The moratorium takes effect as soon as Mayor Katie Wilson signs it.