OPINION: America’s AI future will be decided in local zoning meetings

By: Heath Mello

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 597

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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The global competition between the United States and China for artificial intelligence leadership will not be decided only in Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C., or Beijing.

Increasingly, it will be decided in county commission chambers, planning commission hearings and local zoning board meetings across America.

That is not an understatement, but a reflection of the reality in front of us. America’s lead in artificial intelligence depends on our ability to build the digital infrastructure that powers …

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