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AIDC Pulse — 2026-05-18

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2026-05-18 · 4 top stories
Mills vetoed a data center pause. Towns are looking to pass their own.
Following Maine Governor Janet Mills' veto of a statewide data center pause, local towns are pursuing their own moratoriums to restrict development. This highlights growing grassroots opposition to data center expansions over resource concerns.
Policy Opposition — The Portland Press Herald
Hive Digital subsidiary plans 320 megawatt AI data centre near Toronto in $3.5 billion investment
A subsidiary of Hive Digital has announced plans to build a massive 320-megawatt AI data center near Toronto. The project represents a significant $3.5 billion investment in Ontario's AI infrastructure.
New Builds Ontario — Yahoo Finance
HIVE Plans CAD $3.5B Ontario AI Factory With 320 MW Power Allocation
Hive Digital has revealed plans for a $3.5 billion CAD artificial intelligence factory in Ontario, having secured a massive 320-megawatt power allocation to support high-performance computing infrastructure.
New Builds Ontario — TheEnergyMag
Ohio economists say data centers have more costs than benefits under current laws
Ohio economists argue that under current state tax laws, the costs of hosting data centers outweigh the economic benefits. This adds significant academic weight to the ongoing scrutiny of industry incentives and grid impacts.
Policy Ohio — AOL.com
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