AI driven data centers are expanding rapidly across New Jersey, bringing massive new electricity and water demands that can raise utility costs and strain local infrastructure. Without state level safeguards, residents risk paying higher bills while communities absorb noise, pollution, and environmental impacts. At the same time, the broader expansion of AI driven systems raises urgent concerns around workforce displacement, data privacy, and unchecked surveillance in tools like smart pricing and tracking technologies. This action urges lawmakers to put commonsense protections in place before unchecked growth locks in long term costs.