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Hawaii County considers curbing AI data centers

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HILO — Two Hawaii County commissions are considering a bill aimed at prohibiting artificial intelligence data centers on the Big Island through the creation of a new definition in the county code.

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  1. West Hawaii Today

    Data centers debate continues at county level (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    A bill aimed at prohibiting artificial intelligence data centers in Hawaii County through the creation of a new definition in the county code is undergoing review by the county’s two planning commissions before it is voted on by the County Council.

  2. The Garden Island

    Hawaii County considers curbing AI data centers (opens The Garden Island)

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    HILO — Two Hawaii County commissions are considering a bill aimed at prohibiting artificial intelligence data centers on the Big Island through the creation of a new definition in the county code.

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