Ohio Data Centers

It’s a significant revision of state policy that touches tax breaks, nondisclosure agreements, water use and testing, utility billing, and potential impacts on local governments.

The hyperscalers did their best to tamp down fears about water contamination, air pollution and rising energy costs amid widespread public opposition.

“We absolutely should have a commission to look at these issues, and look broader, frankly, at artificial intelligence policy. But it shouldn’t be just another commission that is in the pocket of the people who it would impact.”