Artificial Intelligence and Planning | Data Centers

This report proposes policy strategies and solutions for state and local governments in response to Big Tech's pressure to expand the national network of data centers without public input and governmental or environmental oversight. As more data centers pop up across the county with the use of AI, there is an increase in electricty demand paid for by consumers of the electrical grid while companies receive tax breaks. The policy proposals include temporary moratoriums on new data centers, baseline requirements for all centers, transparency and accountability standards, independent studies on water and energy demand, limited tax incentives, and others.