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AI & Enterprise
Conservatives push back against Trump push to minimise AI regulation, exposing Republican rifts
Some conservative activists and Republican figures are increasingly pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance of minimising AI regulation. The White House argues regulation could slow development and competition with China, while some conservatives cite safety and cybersecurity risks from advanced models. Opposition has also surfaced over the expansion of AI data centres, with state leaders in Texas and Florida calling for tighter oversight. Residents in West Virginia are also objecting to a large data centre project.
AI & Enterprise
U.S. AI data centre backlash spreads; Huang says chance to cut energy costs
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (젠슨 황) said criticism that AI data centres burden power grids could instead create momentum for power infrastructure investment and lower energy costs. He said the industry must work more closely with communities and better explain the need and benefits of hosting facilities. Concerns persist that expansion could raise electricity bills, though MIT researchers said shifting usage to off-peak hours could reduce costs in several regions.
Crypto
Texas pauses approvals for new grid-connected data centres; existing bitcoin miners relieved
Texas has paused the approval process for new data centres seeking to connect to the power grid, but the move is expected to have limited impact on existing electricity contracts held by bitcoin miners operating in the state. Bernstein said many major miners already have contracts based on approved power capacity. The pause follows an order by Governor Greg Abbott for audits of all such applications. Future data centre pipelines may face greater disruption and rising local opposition.
