Trump Regulators Issue Key Permit for Proposed $100 Million Underwater Data Center Off Maine Coast
Federal regulators have issued a key permit for a proposed $100 million underwater AI data center off the coast of Eastport, Maine. Local residents are actively opposing the project due to concerns about its potential impact on the fishing economy and marine wildlife.
Federal regulators, under the Trump administration, have granted a key permit for a proposed $100 million underwater artificial intelligence data center project slated for construction off the coast of Maine. This development marks a significant step forward for the controversial project.
However, the proposed data center faces strong opposition from residents of Eastport, Maine. Local community members are actively campaigning to prevent the facility from being built, citing concerns about potential adverse effects on their working waterfront, the local fishing economy, and the delicate marine wildlife in the area.