Fresno Votes to Ban AI Data Centers | Fresno News

Fresno’s City Council just voted to begin a potential 10-year ban on AI and cloud data centers — even though no projects are currently planned. The move is tied to the hotly contested District Seven election, where both candidates, Nav Gurm and Ariana Martinez Lott, oppose these facilities. Martinez Lott pushed for an immediate temporary ban while the formal process unfolds, while Gurm warns Silicon Valley could drain Fresno’s water for tech profits — calling for a pause on AI centers specifically, while still welcoming other tech businesses.

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