Biden signs executive order to boost AI infrastructure development in the US

President Biden signed an executive order to accelerate the development of AI infrastructure in the U.S. The order aims to quickly build large-scale data centers and clean power facilities, directing federal agencies to facilitate this process while ensuring environmental standards are met. The Defense and Energy Departments will identify sites for private AI data centers, which must be built at no cost to consumers. Developers will own the facilities but must cover all construction and operational expenses. The order also mandates public labor agreements for construction. Additionally, the Interior Department will identify suitable lands for clean energy development. A study on the impact of AI data centers on electricity prices will be conducted, and technical assistance will be provided to support clean energy connections for new large customers.