In this week’s top data center news, experts react to the GOP’s election win, and Microsoft’s leaps into wooden data centers.
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Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 US election has sparked some immediate responses from the data center and tech sectors.
Michael Bellaman, president and CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors, a construction trade association, said the win was “an exciting day for our industry.”
“ABC is optimistic about the future of America’s construction industry and the opportunities to advance policies that protect free enterprise, reduce regulatory burdens, and expand workforce development,” Bellaman said.
Chris Orr, principal at commercial real estate firm Romans Properties, said: “What the election means for the data center industry: Bullish for the short and long term. The red tape that most likely will be cut for power generation (gas and nuclear) will open up new development opportunities.”
Dan Lashof, US director at the World Resources Institute, said the incoming president has a responsibility to heed the calls to address climate change with “real policies that improve Americans’ lives.”
“There is no denying that another Trump presidency will stall national efforts to tackle the climate crisis and protect the environment, but most US state, local, and private sector leaders are committed to charging ahead,” he said.
In terms of the impact a Trump administration might have on the AI sector, Alon Yamin, co-founder and CEO of Copyleaks, said: “If history is any indication given the unpredictable nature of his first administration, it’s not so easy to say how Donald Trump’s re-election will affect the AI market. That said, given the traditional conservative framework favoring lesser regulation over more, there are a few potential outcomes.
“For one, AI startups may be given more opportunity to establish themselves and grow in an environment with less regulation and compliance restrictions. Small companies, with no large legal or compliance teams could be able to leverage AI and be part of the AI eco-system that will not be limited to just big tech companies with deep pockets and the ability to be compliant with heavy regulation.
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