Exclusive: AI giants, unions join forces for data center fight
TL;DR
AI companies, private equity firms and unions have formed the American Infrastructure Alliance, a multimillion-dollar coalition making the case for responsible data center growth. The group wants to work with state and local officials on standards and guardrails for data centers in 2027 and hopes to head off moratoriums on new construction. Initial campaigns are planned in Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Indiana and South Carolina.
Nauti's Take
Tech companies and unions teaming up is an opportunity for consistent rules across states, and it keeps construction jobs in play. The catch is that the people drafting the guardrails mainly want to stop moratoriums, while residents worried about power bills and water have no seat at the table so far.
Local officials should read the proposed standards closely before signing on.
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