Data Center
‘Beneficiary Pays’ Model Gains Traction With Lawmakers
Unclear cost allocation has led some states to oppose data center and transmission projects.
Georgina Mackie
Georgina Mackie studied Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin and the University of California, Los Angeles. Her interests include gatekeeping in news coverage and the impact of AI on the news ecosystem.
Data Center
Data Centers Drive High-Skilled Jobs, Officials Say
The industry supports specialized careers and local economic growth, despite perceptions of limited employment.
Data Center
Data Center Industry Slammed Over Messaging
Public misconceptions about data centers are fueling opposition, Rep. Jay Obernolte said.
Georgia
Officials Shift Data Center Strategy to Win Community Support
States are pushing developers to engage communities, improve facility design, and take on infrastructure costs.
Sora
AI Compute Shortage Challenges ‘Bubble’ Narrative
OpenAI, Anthropic constraints and rising GPU prices signal demand is outpacing available compute
Data Center
Systems Emerging to Balance Data Center Environmental Impacts
The industry is experimenting with ways to reduce its footprint, panelists said.
permitting
Permitting Reform Needed As Energy, Data Center Demand Surges
Panelists differ on whether to overhaul permitting laws or revise them.
Virginia
States Reconsider Data Center Tax Incentives
Bills in 28 states seek to scale back or modify existing incentive programs.
Brian Fitzpatrick
Senators Propose Update to Communications Accessibility Law
Bill would a 2010 law to expand accessibility requirements to emerging digital services.
Data Center
North Dakota Regulators Can’t Help Blumenthal on Data Center Oversight
State regulators say they lack authority over data centers, limiting what they can tell federal officials.
Infrastructure
North America Ranks Among World’s Most Expensive Regions for Broadband
U.S. broadband costs remain high compared to similar Western economies.
Darren Soto
Congress to Take Up Broadband, Public Safety Bills Under Suspension-of-Rules
House to consider FirstNet reauthorization, USF vetting bill, and others.
BEAD
Cyber Nominee Warns U.S. Could ‘Cede Strategic Ground’ on Digital Infrastructure
Cassady called for coalitions of trusted partners to support secure U.S. digital ecosystems.
universal service
Analysts Call for Public Broadband as Thousands Remain Offline in NYC
New York City’s reliance on companies like Spectrum and Verizon has not delivered affordable or universal service, analysts say.
Democracy
Internet Shutdowns Becoming Routine for Authoritarian Regimes, Panel Says
Costly VPN and satellite tools fall short as enforcement tightens.
House Energy and Commerce
Energy Officials Pressured to Expand Grid as AI Demand Surges
The department is exploring using federal land and agency sites to speed data center buildout.
