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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger Signs Executive Order to Address AI Risks and Data Center Development

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order aimed at regulating data center development and establishing an AI task force. The order includes measures to empower local communities, ban NDAs for data center projects, and review backup-generation operations.

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The new executive order introduces a framework for data center accountability and establishes an AI task force, marking a shift towards more localized control and oversight of data center development in Virginia.

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Governor Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order addressing data centers and AI risks.

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Executive Order 22 bans executive branch officials from signing non-disclosure agreements for data center projects.

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The order establishes an AI task force responsible for evaluating risks to Virginians.

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Virginia governor creates an AI task force and moves to restrain data centers

The Verge·1h ago