
President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the United States. The order focuses on facilitating the development of large-scale AI operations, including data centers and clean power facilities. It directs federal agencies to expedite the construction of AI infrastructure at government sites while imposing requirements on developers.
The tech industry's increasing reliance on data centers for AI technology necessitates more powerful computation capabilities. A recent Department of Energy report highlighted the escalating electricity demands of data centers, projecting a significant rise by 2028.