Virginia governor creates an AI task force and moves to restrain data centers
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Virginia Gov. 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. Executive Order 22 bans executive bran
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
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Panel 1
Alex, a jovial inventor with a tool belt, is seen at his workshop. His face lights up with excitement as he scribbles notes on a notepad. Sam, Sam, the calm and collected deadpan pragmatist, leans against a wall with his arms crossed, wearing a suit. Robin, a chaotic catalyst with messy hair and a curious look, bursts into the room carrying a large stack of papers.
Alex: Governor Spanberger's order is perfect for my new AI app that predicts which data centers will cause the most pollution!
Sam: Alex, we've tried that. It just ends up making more problems than it solves. Besides, the governor wants local control over these data centers. It’s like asking a toddler to manage the family finances.
Robin: Oh my, look at all these old tech company memos about how to slow down approvals. It’s like they’ve been planning this for years!
Panel 2
Alex, now laughing, shows off his AI app on a nearby computer screen, while Sam nods in agreement with a smirk.
Alex: But wait, Sam! My app can actually make local communities more involved and informed about these data centers. It's a win-win!
Sam: And it won’t be a win for them. They’ll just find ways to get around it, just like they did with every other attempt to slow them down. It’s like trying to stop a leak with a teaspoon.
Panel 3
Alex and Sam are looking at a series of papers, both trying to find a solution. Alex (excitedly) Sam (nodding)
Alex: Maybe if we add more sensors to detect when these data centers cause pollution, we can prevent them from being built in the first place.
Sam: Or, we could just find a way to make the existing ones less polluting. Let’s start there and see where that leads. The governor won’t be happy, but it might just work.
Robin: Well, at least now we have a plan that’s less chaotic and a bit more practical. Let’s get to it!
Alex: I’ll start coding right away! Can you believe this could really happen?
Sam: I guess we’re going to need to figure out how to keep the governor from finding out, but hey, who knows? This could be a real game-changer for Virginia.
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