Trump reaffirms support for data centers after talks with AI executives
QQQ•Trump said technology executives agreed to establish AI standards and reiterated support for data center expansion. Mark Zuckerberg said companies would develop internal controls, with auditors checking procedures and reporting to company boards.
1. AI standards agreement
After meeting with technology executives at the White House, Trump said they had agreed to establish standards for AI technology. He described the agreement as a form of protection, while Zuckerberg said companies would develop robust internal controls that auditors would check and report on to company boards. Trump said he was considering a 10-person board to oversee AI tool safety.
2. Support for data centers
Trump said technology companies would work to make communities happy about data center construction and said the facilities would bring financial benefits to communities. Data centers have drawn opposition over electricity demand, utility costs and other local impacts.
