Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces measure to prohibit foreign control of data centers
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Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick has introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting foreign control of data center infrastructure within the state. The proposed measure emphasizes the increasing importance of data centers for modern digital services and the state's economy. This initiative seeks to regulate data center ownership and control at the state level.
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Gov: Pennsylvania State Legislature, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick
A Pennsylvania senator introduced legislation that would prohibit foreign control of sensitive state data center infrastructure, according to a news release.
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is proposing a package of legislation as data centers become an "increasingly integral part of our modern economy."
A memo noted how nearly every digital service humanity relies on, from smartphones and social media to telehealth, cloud computing, and AI, depends on data center infrastructure.
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