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A Kentucky city is getting $100B data center. The governor says he wasn’t briefed

The Trump administration has announced a $100 billion AI data center project in western Kentucky, but the governor was not briefed.

By · Published August 3, 2026 at 06:47 UTC · Updated August 3, 2026 at 08:28 UTC

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📍 How it ended

The Trump administration announced plans for a $100 billion AI data center and gas power complex in western Kentucky. The governor of Kentucky stated that he had not been briefed on the project.

Epilogue added 32d ago, after coverage quieted.

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The story so far

$100 billion has been allocated for an AI data center and gas power complex in western Kentucky. The federal government plans to convert a uranium plant into this new facility. The project has sparked local interest and discussion.

The governor of Kentucky has stated that he was not briefed on the project. The governor's office has called for transparency in the process. The city in western Kentucky that will host the data center has not been specified.

The governor's office has not yet responded to requests for comment on the project.

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The obvious questions

What is the value of the AI data center project in western Kentucky?

The project is valued at $100 billion.

What type of facility will be built in western Kentucky?

An AI data center and gas power complex will be built.

When was the AI data center project announced?

The project was announced on July 31, 2026.

Topics

AI data center Kentucky Trump administration Uranium plant Gas power complex

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