DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
An affordable and reliable domestic supply of energy is a fundamental requirement for the national and economic security of any nation.”
The executive order opens the door for accelerated approvals of new power plants, particularly fossil fuel and nuclear facilities. It could prevent the closure of older power stations, ensuring AI infrastructure has uninterrupted access to power, and aligns with Trump's broader pro-fossil fuel agenda, in contrast to Biden’s clean energy initiatives.
This move is expected to benefit AI and cloud companies like Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, which are investing billions into expanding domestic data centres.
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