Maine lawmakers passed a ban on large data-center construction, making it the first state to enact such a measure as communities around the U.S. deal with fallout from the AI boom
The bill, which blocks centers that draw over 20 megawatts of power until late 2027, is headed to the desk of Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.
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