Trump administration pushes back against AI warnings and data center opposition

CNBC · first seen 16.09.2026

The Trump administration has strongly criticized AI warnings and opposition to data centers, pushing for rapid technological growth to maintain an edge over China.

The Trump administration is actively encouraging rapid AI and data center expansion.
Officials have criticized AI warning advocates and data center regulatory hurdles.

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CNBC — Trump goes scorched earth on AI warnings, raging about data center opposition and regulation

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