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US Politics

The Data Center Debate: Balancing Progress and Prudence in America's Digital Infrastructure

Lawmakers in at least 11 states have introduced legislation to temporarily ban data centers due to concerns over rising electricity prices and environmental impacts, while several cities and counties have already implemented moratoriums. This represents a dangerous overreaction that threatens technological progress and economic growth while failing to address energy concerns through market-based solutions.