AI firms want more data centers; Trump's EPA may give neighbors less say
Summary
The article discusses a proposed EPA rule change that would give states more discretion over public participation in permitting for minor air-pollution sources, potentially accelerating data-center development. It connects this to a broader push by AI firms to expand data-center capacity and by the Trump administration to ease regulatory hurdles, raising concerns about reduced notice to communities. The piece cites state-level examples (Georgia, Kentucky, Texas) and notes the variability in public-engagement rules across states, as well as the administration’s broader AI-forward agenda.