On August 18, 2026, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order aimed at regulating the development of AI data centers in the state. The order is part of the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) initiative, which mandates that developers submit a notice of intent to adhere to specific safeguards.
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Pennsylvania Governor Signs Executive Order on AI Data Center Development
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on August 18, 2026, to regulate AI data center development. The order is part of the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development initiative, requiring developers to notify the state of their compliance with certain safeguards.
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