Critics Call Bipartisan Permitting Bill a 'Massive Giveaway' to AI Data Centers

A bipartisan congressional permitting bill faces criticism from environmentalists who warn it would ease construction of gas-powered AI data centers.

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2026-11-10 04:00 · TIME Tech
Congress’s Permitting Bill Is a ‘Massive Giveaway’ to the AI Data Center Industry, Critics Warn

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