Kemp touts data centers, calls AI “scary” but essential
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp welcomed data center development in the state, despite calling artificial intelligence "scary". He criticized the idea of imposing moratoriums on data center construction, referring to proposals from the Governor of New York and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms as "irresponsible".
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, in a video interview with POLITICO Energy, expressed concerns about artificial intelligence, labeling it "scary," but simultaneously welcomed data center development in the state. He strongly criticized the imposition of moratoriums on data center construction, deeming such pauses "irresponsible."
Kemp specifically called out the Governor of New York and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms for their actions or proposals related to data center moratoriums. He emphasized that while he doesn't advocate for data centers in every community, a blanket moratorium is not the correct approach for Georgia.