The U.S. Department of Energy has officially selected four locations for the development of new AI data centers on federal lands, with a primary emphasis on accelerating federal permitting processes. Notably, the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Kentucky has been highlighted as a key site for this initiative, receiving commendations from political leaders including Senator McConnell. The selection aims to leverage federal resources to fast-track technological growth and infrastructure expansion. Additionally, the White House has released an executive order intended to facilitate the development of data centers, which is anticipated to benefit companies like Equinix. As part of this strategy, energy infrastructure will also be targeted at locations like Oak Ridge, with the overarching goal of fostering advancements in artificial intelligence.