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DeSantis Moves to Block AI Data Centers, Says Floridians Shouldn’t Pay Higher Bills

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Feb 05, 2026
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Gov. DeSantis holds panel to discuss possibility of AI data centers in  Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing back against the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers, warning residents they could face higher utility costs for technology they didn’t sign up for. According to state press releases and reporting, DeSantis unveiled a proposal this winter to regulate hyperscale data centers as part of an Artificia…

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