The Verge Science
18 September 2026
Virginia governor creates an AI task force and moves to restrain data centers
Why It Matters for ITAD
This industry news may have implications for IT asset disposal and recycling operations.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger ordered the state government to take steps that could empower local communities to have a larger say in data center development and slow down approvals in a state that is already home to the data center capital of the world. Executive Order 22 bans executive branch officials from signing nondisclosure agreements […]
Key Takeaways
- • Virginia governor creates an AI task force and moves to restrain data centers.
- • Abigail Spanberger (D) ordered the state government to take steps that could empower local communities to have a larger say in data center development and slow down approvals in a state that is already home to the data center capital of the world.
