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Pennsylvania Governor Imposes New AI Data Center Rules

Published Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · Updated August 19

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  • Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, requiring companies setting up AI data centers in the state to meet environmental and transparency safeguards and secure local community approval.

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  • Channel News Asia

    The article emphasizes Governor Shapiro's use of executive authority to implement strict protections against data center projects, highlighting the state's appeal for such developments despite growing national opposition.

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