Becker's Healthcare January 14, 2025
On Jan. 13, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to accelerate the development of AI infrastructure in the U.S.
The executive order, according to a press release from the White House, aims to position the U.S. as a global leader in AI by accelerating the construction of AI data centers and clean energy facilities domestically.
Six things to know about President Biden’s new executive order:
- The Defense Department and Energy Department will lease federal sites for AI data centers and clean power facilities. Sites will be selected based on their connection to power grids and minimal impact on communities and the environment.
- Developers must use new clean energy sources to power their AI data centers and bear...