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Do data centers impact our physical health? Studies are few and far between.

A George Mason researcher identifies noise pollution and fossil fuel reliance as key concerns, while the industry argues data centers support 130,000 Pennsylvania jobs and generate $1.9 billion in taxes annually.

Data center tax breaks are on the chopping block in some states

Lawmakers in multiple states are moving to curb or repeal data center tax incentives, citing rising electricity costs, environmental concerns and billions in lost revenue.

Ohio bill would prevent people from creating AI models that encourage users to engage in self-harm

After four Ohio children used AI to write suicide notes, lawmakers introduced House Bill 524 to bar AI models that promote self-harm and empower the attorney general to act.

Ohio Democrats offer slate of bills reining in data centers

Ohio Senate Democrats unveiled legislation to limit data center tax breaks, boost local control, and require developers to cover infrastructure costs amid growing concern over energy, water, and community impacts.

States will keep pushing AI laws despite Trump’s efforts to stop them

Bipartisan state lawmakers say they will keep regulating artificial intelligence despite President Trump’s executive order seeking to override state AI laws and centralize federal control.