AI data center bans are rapidly multiplying across the US — 69 jurisdictions block new builds, with four moves noted as permanent | Collector

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AI data center bans are rapidly multiplying across the US — 69 jurisdictions block new builds, with four moves noted as permanent

More jurisdictions across the United States have been enacting a data center ban, with the total number of active bans reaching 50 as of April 2026.