Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is meeting with AI hyperscaler executives to advance a Trump administration plan for data centers on federal lands. The initiative stems from a July 2025 executive order designed to accelerate infrastructure development.
The Bureau of Land Management is identifying suitable public lands to meet the power and space demands of the AI boom. Burgum recently held direct talks with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy to discuss supporting data center growth.
Environmental groups and former officials oppose the plan. They argue the move prioritizes corporate interests and risks inadequate environmental reviews.