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‘Why AI Needs the Midwest’ with Bartlett Cleland of the Institute for Policy Innovation
In the Powering America Podcast episode titled "Why AI Needs the Midwest," host Bryan Hyde interviews Bartlett Cleland, a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Policy Innovation. Cleland discusses the critical role of artificial intelligence infrastructure, particularly data centers, in driving economic growth in the Midwest and highlights the potential job creation and technological advancements that could arise from this investment. He also addresses concerns about foreign funding aimed at opposing data center development in the U.S. and the importance of public understanding in navigating these challenges.
2026-06-30 · with Bartlett Cleland
