The AI Daily Brief · Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Vice President JD Vance presented a more nuanced view on data centers, stating they are crucial for the AI economy but must be accompanied by adequate power infrastructure. He suggested that backlash often stems from the strain on local electricity, and companies should invest in power generation alongside data center construction.
“what the president said about data centers is that they're an important part of the AI economy.”
“But when people build them, they have to build the power plants along with the data centers.”
“I think what these companies have to do is take advantage of some of the deregulatory efforts we've undertaken.”