The US Air Force is opening up more than 3,000 acres across five active bases for private companies to build massive AI data centers.
The US Air Force is opening up more than 3,000 acres (1,214 hectares) across five active bases for private companies to build massive artificial intelligence (AI) data centers — a move to ramp up America’s tech power as competition with China heats up.
The plan follows President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14318, signed in July, which fast-tracks AI infrastructure by cutting red tape and allowing private firms to build on federal land under long-term lease agreements.
It will support a broader US strategy to secure leadership in AI, data computing, and chip manufacturing — areas where Beijing has rapidly expanded under its “Made in China 2025” initiative.
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