Data Center Bytes

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence has fueled a surge in data center projects across the United States, with industry forecasts projecting $475 billion in spending for 2025 alone and trillions more over the next decade. Recent federal initiatives, including streamlined permitting and funding through the administration’s AI Action Plan, are expected to accelerate this trend.

At the 2025 “Choose France” summit, several major data center projects were announced, underscoring the country’s growing appeal for digital infrastructure investment. Backed by a national push for artificial intelligence development and access to low-cost, carbon-free electricity, France offers strong fundamentals for data center operators. Companies entering this growing market must navigate environmental, energy, and urban planning laws and regulations.

The growing interest in generative artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered a race to develop the technology, driving demand for high-density data centers and significantly increasing predicted electricity consumption. Research from the US Energy Information Administration and Goldman Sachs indicates domestic and global record-high energy demand is quickly approaching.