Energy Officials Tell Florida Lawmakers They’re Aware of the Unpopularity of AI Data Centers

Energy officials tell Florida lawmakers they’re aware of the unpopularity of AI data centers

An aerial view shows a data center situated near single-family homes in Stone Ridge, Va., last year. Local communities around the country are seeking more input on where and how data centers are built. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)How unpopular are new data centers being designed to help train and run artificial intelligence models around the United States? On Monday, six Florida organizations signed a letter sent to Congress by more tha…

Lawmakers Delve into Data Centers

TALLAHASSEE — Compared to some other states, Florida is late to the data-center game.