Proposed Moratorium on New Oakland Data Centers Passed by City Council Committee

Data center moratorium clears key hurdle in Oakland

Data center moratorium clears key hurdle in Oakland Tech critics worry AI infrastructure could displace or harm Oaklanders. Supporters say benefits include jobs and tax revenue.

Proposed moratorium on new Oakland data centers passed by city council committee

Data centers are moving into the spotlight across the Bay Area, as cities try to figure out what they need to know before approving projects.

Oakland City Council Committee approves proposed 45-day moratorium on new data centers

Amid environmental concerns and a growing pushback across the Bay Area, a temporary ban on new data center proposals heads to a full council vote.