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Data boom halted: Maine first U.S. state to brake AI megacenters Maine became the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on new data center megaproject construction, amid concerns over AI's growing energy consumption.
Published 12sem · 1 source Important · updated 12sem
The fact This decision, ratified in April 2026, reflects a wave of public mobilization against unchecked expansion of energy-intensive digital infrastructure.
Other states may follow this regulatory model, marking a turning point in governing massive tech investments across the United States.
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