Zeldin warns against data center bans in the US
Lee Zeldin, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, expressed concerns over state-level bans on data centers. He linked these bans to potential setbacks in the U.S. competition with China in artificial intelligence. (sources: thehill)
Zeldin cautioned that banning data centers could hinder U.S. progress in artificial intelligence, particularly in relation to competition with China. He highlighted ongoing discussions in some states regarding such bans.
- Zeldin is the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
- He warned that banning data centers could impact U.S. competitiveness in artificial intelligence.
- Some states are considering bans on data centers.
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The discussion around data center bans reflects broader concerns about technological competition between the U.S. and China.
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