Ohio Suspends Data Center Tax Breaks Amid AI Power Cost Dispute

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine suspended tax exemptions for new data centers following a dispute over the state's ability to fund the massive power requirements for artificial intelligence facilities. This decision halts the influx of developers seeking the Buckeye State's incentives and highlights the fiscal strain of the AI boom on local infrastructure. The suspension signals a potential cooling in the race for AI data centers as states grapple with the true cost of energy-intensive computing.