Trump Says Tech Companies Should Build Their Own Power Plants for AI Data Centers
Reason Magazine • 2/24/2026 – 2/25/2026
Summary
Trump stated that tech companies should construct their own power plants for AI data centers. The plan acknowledges that public opinion is the primary factor hindering the development of data centers.
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- 2026-02-24
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