OpenAI, Softbank and Blackstone launch American Infrastructure Alliance to lobby for data centers
OpenAI, Softbank, Blackstone and seven unions formed the American Infrastructure Alliance to lobby against state blocks on new AI data centers.
New coalition targets local opposition
The group includes OpenAI, QTS, Softbank, Blackstone and seven labor unions. Its initial strategy focuses on Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Indiana and South Carolina. Members plan to establish guardrails for development in 2027.
Alliance aims to stop moratoriums
The coalition seeks to overturn objections from local opposition groups facing new facilities. Existing research suggests job promises are far-fetched according to some critics. Opposition groups have called for a halt on new data center construction.
First defensive strategy launches soon
The American Infrastructure Alliance will support efforts to build where local resistance is strong. This move intends to head off objections from community members and unions. The group hopes to avoid growing calls for moratoriums on projects.
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