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Governor Josh Shapiro just slammed the brakes on AI data centers in Pennsylvania with the nation’s strictest new rules — no more fast-tracking, no more passing costs to homeowners. Developers must foot their own energy bills, use clean power like solar or nuclear, and shut down first during energy crunches. Local hiring, community benefits, and environmental protections are now mandatory — plus, a public tracker lets residents monitor every proposed project. While green groups cheer it as bold leadership, critics call it a political pivot. With no AI centers operating yet but over 100 proposals in the pipeline, Shapiro’s message is clear: if you want to build here, play by these new rules — or look elsewhere.

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