Wyoming Issues Executive Order to Guide AI Data Center Development

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed an executive order establishing a framework for developing data centers and advanced computing facilities, underscoring the state’s push to attract AI infrastructure investment as demand for computing power accelerates. Published Wednesday under the title "Data Centers the Wyoming Way," the order directs state agencies to support the responsible development of large-scale data centers and other advanced computing projects, emphasizing water and environmental sustainability, workforce development and protections for residential electricity customers.

"This Executive Order applies to executive branch agencies involved in permitting, reviewing, regulating, supporting, or facilitating large-scale data center development within Wyoming," the order says. The directive follows a White House push on AI, coming one day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order promoting advanced AI technologies for national security purposes.

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