Data center definition. Writing laws.

Missoula, Montana adopted a new definition of data center before legislative action in 2027. Missoulas old definition was base don computing space per square foot.

The new definition relies on what the facility does, and not how much space is dedicated to computing. The definition includes language about how the data center  processes data for third parties for off-site use and not part of the enterprise.

This definition is said to effectively block new data centers until the Legislature acts.

Missoula Current

New AI issue: raising healthcare costs

“Hospitals’ use of artificial intelligence tools as they submit insurance claims led to an additional $942 million in healthcare spending over a two-year period, according to an analysis by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA).”

Insurance companies alluded to the situation as a one sided bloodbath that they are losing.

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