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White House Eyes Curbs as AI Data Center Energy Demands Soar

Jul 23, 2026
White House Eyes Curbs as AI Data Center Energy Demands Soar

There is growing backlash against the thousands of AI data centers popping up around the country that require a great deal of land, power and water. It comes as the White House prepares to unveil a plan to curb the skyrocketing power costs associated with the technology’s rapid growth. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.