The stakes of Josh Shapiro's data center pivot
Politics,Data Centers,Democratic Party,Josh Shapiro,Pennsylvania,AI,Business
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's (D) newly hard line on data centers says plenty about the evolving politics of AI and the tech industry's challenge to build the energy and computing power it needs.
Why it matters: He's in the 2028 presidential mix, leads a critical swing state, and faces November reelection in one of several governor's races where data centers are taking center stage.
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