From Fox News · Doug Kelly · · 1m
America must work with communities to beat China in AI
Data centers could power AI leadership but communities demand fair deals. A new compact offers protections and jobs.
In brief
Data centers could power AI leadership but communities demand fair deals. A new compact offers protections and jobs. US needs data center projects that protect local costs and resources while creating jobs. Originally reported by Fox News.
Rogue AI risks
Former Pentagon AI official warns AI agents could escape containment and hack companies.
Communities block data centers
Over 200 communities have paused data center projects due to concerns about costs and resources.
AI drives US growth
AI contributes roughly a third of US economic growth and is critical for national security.
American AI Infrastructure Compact
Four protections ensure communities get fair deals: ratepayer costs, local resources, transparency, and job benefits.
Ratepayer Protection Pledge
Over 200 utilities and developers signed a pledge to cover infrastructure costs for data centers.
Local benefits from data centers
Data centers in Indiana, Louisiana, and Virginia could save households $100 yearly or return billions to customers.
The takeaway
US needs data center projects that protect local costs and resources while creating jobs.
