Experts call for cybersecurity measures in Trump’s AI orders

Cybersecurity analysts and former federal officials warn aggressive plans by the White House to grow AI data center capacity could deepen America’s exposure to cyberattacks – unless new executive orders impose tougher safeguards.

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The Trump administration is reportedly preparing executive actions to boost domestic energy production and accelerate the growth of AI data centers. Its plan is to open federal land to facilities, ease grid connections for power projects, ease permitting and prioritize hooking up nearly completed energy sites to the grid, according to Reuters.

The reported plans so far lack clear provisions to shore up security or protect overstretched infrastructure, as experts warn the data center industry faces the intertwined challenges of safeguarding itself against escalating cyberthreats and managing the intense demands it places on already fragile grids. The White House may choose to see past those problems in a rush to outpace rivals.

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