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AI companies get easier data center access – neighbors may lose their say
The Trump administration is considering changing EPA rules so states can decide how much public input is allowed during data center development. The change aims to speed up and reduce costs for building the massive cooling facilities required by AI models.
WHY IT MATTERS
This could be decisive for how fast AI infrastructure can expand in the US, but it weakens local communities' ability to influence environmental and resource impacts. For Norway, it potentially means increased pressure on Norwegian data centers as an alternative, or it becomes a case study in regulatory pressure.
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