AI firms want more data centers; Trump's EPA may give neighbors less say
Proposed EPA rule changes could reduce public input on data center construction at the state level, potentially accelerating AI compute buildouts.
Ars Technica: AI·24 Jul 2026
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Proposed EPA rule changes could reduce public input on data center construction at the state level, potentially accelerating AI compute buildouts.
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