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Major AI and utility companies are actively building lobbying teams in Tallahassee, Florida, to influence state lawmakers on issues related to AI development, data center growth, energy needs, and infrastructure expansion. These companies aim to shape policies concerning data center siting and the energy demands of the AI boom. The article highlights the significant presence of lobbyists from tech giants and power providers in Florida's political scene.
Artificial intelligence giants, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, and Apple, are establishing powerful lobbying operations in Florida's Capitol, Tallahassee. These companies are engaging with state lawmakers on critical policy matters such as procurement rules, data center growth, education policy, and energy requirements.
Simultaneously, major utility companies like Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy, and TECO are also maintaining a substantial lobbying presence in Tallahassee. Their focus is on influencing legislative debates concerning data center siting, energy load growth, and the infrastructure expansion necessary to support hyperscale data center development. The article underscores how the burgeoning AI industry's demand for computing power, electricity, and cooling systems is making utility providers key players in the future of AI in Florida.