of October. It has been tasked with studying the economic, state and local interests in the siting of data centers, as well as the broader development of data centers. It has also been directed to study artificial intelligence.
More than 70 members of the public filled every seat and stood shoulder to shoulder on the side of the room Wednesday as a new North Dakota legislative committee held its first meeting focused on artificial intelligence and data centers.
Linda Hagen Mathern, a Bismarck citizen concerned about data centers, told lawmakers there were many more people who peeked into the room or left after a few minut…