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Economic Times Tech
6/18/2026
Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers

Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers

Short summary

Federal regulators are accelerating power grid connections to AI data centers to enhance US AI competitiveness. Tech companies support the move, but concerns about energy costs and resource strain remain. Data centers will fund upgrades despite construction delays.

  • Regulators speeding up power connections for AI infrastructure
  • Energy costs and resource strain raise concerns
  • Industry embraces faster grid access despite construction delays

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