Trump administration announces plans to build AI data centers on federal land
- The U.S. Department of Energy has identified 16 federal sites, including Los Alamos and Sandia laboratories, for potential AI data centers and nuclear power plants.
- This decision follows an executive order by former President Joe Biden aimed at removing barriers for AI expansion while promoting renewable energy sources.
- The energy department during President Donald Trump's administration supports the development of these sites for AI demands.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized that the global race for AI dominance is the next Manhattan project, highlighting the urgency of this initiative.
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US energy department invites AI data center development at Oak Ridge and other federal lands
The U.S. Department of Energy said it has identified 16 federal sites, including storied nuclear research laboratories such as Los Alamos, where tech companies could build data centers in a push to accelerate commercial development of artificial intelligence technology. The sites are “uniquely positioned for rapid data center construction, including in-place energy infrastructure with the ability to fast-track permitting for new energy generatio…
U.S. energy department invites AI data center development at Los Alamos and other federal lands
The U.S. Department of Energy said it has identified 16 federal sites, including storied nuclear research laboratories such as Los Alamos, where tech companies could build data centers in a push to accelerate commercial development of artificial intelligence technology.

US energy department invites AI data center development at Los Alamos and other federal lands
The U.S. Department of Energy said it has identified 16 federal sites, including storied nuclear research laboratories such as Los Alamos, where it could invite tech companies to build data centers in a push to accelerate commercial development of artificial intelligence technology.
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