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Gavin Newsom loved AI, then discovered he hated it

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Gavin Newsom has decided he’s skeptical of AI. It’s the exact opposite of the stance he took just one year ago.

In October 2025, Newsom vetoed a bill that would require data centers to report their anticipated and past water use when applying for, and renewing their business licenses.

Newsom wanted to boost California as a center of AI innovation and growth. So he didn’t want to restrict the industry.

As he put it in a statement justifying his veto:

“The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies is driving an unprecedented demand for data center capacity throughout the nation. As the global epicenter of the technology sector, California is well positioned to support the development of this critically important digital infrastructure in the state.” 

“I am reluctant to impose rigid reporting requirements,” he added.

But now, Newsom is signing bills to control AI and data centers — including a bill that requires data centers to provide information about their water use. 

In other words, a complete........

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