DOE Plots AI Data Centers on Vast Federal Lands Now
Published Date: 4/7/2025
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Summary
The Department of Energy wants to use its land to build more AI infrastructure like data centers to keep the U.S. a leader in artificial intelligence. This move will help scientists, businesses, and the economy grow stronger while boosting national security. They’re asking for ideas now to make smart plans that could bring new jobs and tech upgrades soon.
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DOE land for AI data centers
The Department of Energy is exploring using its land assets to support AI infrastructure, including data centers. The request ties to the executive order signed January 23, 2025, and DOE is asking for ideas now to inform planning for those uses.
RFI aims to spur jobs and tech upgrades
DOE says using its lands for AI infrastructure could help scientists, businesses, and the economy grow stronger and could bring new jobs and technology upgrades. The effort is presented as supporting national security and follows the January 23, 2025 executive order on AI leadership.
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