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Florida GOP lawmaker and governor candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down

  • Posted on July 20, 2026
  • By The Toronto Star
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Republican congressman Byron Donalds, currently campaigning for Florida's gubernatorial seat, introduced legislative measures aimed at mitigating the economic burden of artificial intelligence data centers on state utility infrastructure. The proposed bill addresses growing concerns that the exponential expansion of AI computing facilities could significantly increase electricity demands and subsequently raise power costs for residential and commercial consumers across Florida.

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Florida GOP lawmaker and governor candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down
Florida GOP lawmaker and governor candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down

WASHINGTON (AP) — Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman running for Florida governor, on Monday announced legislation intended to prevent artificial intelligence data centers from driving up utility costs, the latest
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