AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026
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Overview
This bill, the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026, requires developers of AI-focused data centers to publicly disclose key information about their planned facilities before construction begins. This includes the location, estimated resource needs, and potential environmental impact, and developers must engage local media, post on social media, and provide materials in multiple languages. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these requirements, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices.
Key provisions
- Developers must disclose the location and estimated resource/environmental impact of AI-focused data centers 180 days before construction.
- Developers must engage local media, post on social media, and provide multilingual materials.
- Developers must limit the use of non-disclosure agreements during the site selection process.
- Joint disclosures are required for multiple developers working on a single data center.
- An independent third party must conduct an environmental impact analysis.
- Violations of disclosure requirements are treated as FTC violations.
- The FTC has broad enforcement powers to address violations.
- Defines key terms such as ‘AI-focused data center,’ ‘developer,’ ‘operator,’ and ‘owner’.
Who is affected
- AI data center developers
- Local elected officials
- The public
- The Federal Trade Commission
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