AI data centers are starved for power. Washington is scrambling to write new rules

What happened: AI data centers face power shortages as Washington works to write new rules, with Silicon Valley's push for rapid development and more electricity running up against the slow pace of government rule-making. Why it matters: The gap between industry demand for power and the speed of federal rule-making shapes how quickly data centers can secure electricity. Key numbers: Omit (no concrete figures in content) Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

AI data centers face power shortages, prompting Washington to draft new regulations.

AI data centers face power shortages, prompting Washington to draft new regulations. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.