Virginia governor creates an AI task force and moves to restrain data centers

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 22, which restricts executive branch officials from signing non-disclosure agreements related to data center projects and directs state government to examine local authority over data center development approvals. The order also established a state AI task force. Virginia currently hosts a significant portion of the nation's data center infrastructure. The order aims to give local communities greater input into whether data centers are built in their areas.

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