US president Joe Biden just issued a 40-page executive order that aims to bolster federal cybersecurity protections, directs government use of AI—and takes a swipe at Microsoft’s dominance.

The executive order calls on the federal departments of Defense and Energy to each identify at least three locations for private-sector data centers. It seeks to balance construction, consumer cost and environmental impact.

Under the new rules, the departments of Defense and Energy will each identify at least three sites where the private sector can build AI data centers.

President Biden will sign an executive order Tuesday aimed at reducing barriers to construct new data centers and the accompanying energy infrastructure needed to power the development of artificial intelligence (AI).

President Biden signs executive order to strengthen national cybersecurity in last days in office - SiliconANGLE

The rapid growth and huge electricity needs spawned by the artificial intelligence revolution spurs a directive to lease federal sites owned by Defense and Energy departments for power supply centers.

President Joe Biden signed an order aimed at strengthening federal computer networks in the wake of damaging espionage intrusions by the Chinese government.

President Joe Biden signed an executive order today opening federal land to data centers, setting up a key test on energy policy for the next As I write this morni

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Thursday to improve cybersecurity around the country in an effort to protect the privacy of users and help shield them from cyberattacks.

President Joe Biden issued an executive order Thursday aimed at strengthening U.S. cybersecurity defenses and cracking down on foreign hackers targeting critical infrastructure. The order establishes mandatory cybersecurity standards for government contractors,