The U.S. Department of Energy is moving forward a Biden-era initiative to expand data center capabilities on federal land, the agency announced Thursday.
The DOE identified 16 potential sites for development of data center construction that include existing infrastructure and the possibility of expedited permitting for new energy sources, including nuclear power. 
In addition, the agency released a request for information regarding the possible use of DOE land for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
“The global race for AI dominance is the next Manhattan project, and with President [Donald] Trump’s leadership and the innovation of our National Labs, the United States can and will win,” Secretary of Energy…