Minnesota SF1117 requires a study on the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence and appropriates funds for the study.

Minnesota SF1117 mandates the Pollution Control Agency to study the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence, including energy consumption, pollution, and potential local impacts. The study must assess the full lifecycle of artificial intelligence models and hardware, as well as the energy and water consumption for cooling data centers. The commissioner must engage with stakeholders and the public during the study. The bill appropriates funds for the study and requires a report by January 1, 2027.

Minnesota SF1117 requires a study on the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence and appropriates funds for the study.

Minnesota SF1117 mandates the Pollution Control Agency to study the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence, including energy consumption, pollution, and potential local impacts. The study must assess the full lifecycle of artificial intelligence models and hardware, as well as the energy and water consumption for cooling data centers. The commissioner must engage with stakeholders and the public during the study. The bill appropriates funds for the study and requires a report by January 1, 2027.