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Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM

District 47 legislative update

As the global ai race heats up, Nebraska could play a key role

Earlier this month, President Trump called technology leaders from across the country to rally around one goal: ensuring American dominance in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race.Winning this innovation race is more than just a point of pride for our country; it is a genuine national security concern and equally important to the industries and businesses in Nebraska and beyond that have come to rely on these cutting-edge resources. In this moment, states that recognize the critical importance of advancing innovation and have the infrastructure needed to do so are set to play a leading role in this global race, and Nebraska is at the front of the pack.

Central to winning the AI race is one key asset in which Nebraska is rich: energy. AI relies on a network of data centers and other infrastructure that depend on access to a robust and reliable grid.

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