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Micron Reportedly Ceasing Server Chip Supply to Chinese Data Centers Amid Trade Tensions

Micron Technology is reportedly discontinuing server chip supplies to data center customers in China, according to sources familiar with the matter. The decision follows a 2023 ban imposed by Chinese authorities that restricted the company’s operations in critical infrastructure sectors. While server chip sales will cease, Micron will continue supplying other market segments in China.

Micron’s Strategic Shift in Chinese Market

Memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology will reportedly stop supplying server chips to data center companies operating within China, according to recent reports from Reuters. Sources indicate this decision comes after the company failed to recover its server chip business following a 2023 ban imposed by the Chinese government that prohibited Micron products in critical infrastructure projects.

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California Governor Vetoes Data Center Water Reporting Bill Amid Drought Concerns

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have required data centers to disclose water consumption levels. The decision comes as the state faces significant water sustainability challenges and data centers continue to expand in water-stressed regions.

Governor Blocks Mandatory Water Reporting for Data Centers

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have required data centers in the state to disclose their water consumption levels, according to reports. The decision, first reported by The Register, blocks Assembly Bill 93 which would have mandated water use reporting for an industry known for significant water consumption for cooling operations.