Lawmakers launch committee to study AI, data centers

  • Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, R-Minot, announces a new interim Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee at the Capitol on June 25, 2026. Also pictured are, from left, Rep. Todd Porter, R-Mandan, Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, Rep. Jonathan Warrey, R-Casselton, former North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Haggerott, and Sen. Mike Wobbema, R-Valley City. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)
    Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, R-Minot, announces a new interim Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee at the Capitol on June 25, 2026. Also pictured are, from left, Rep. Todd Porter, R-Mandan, Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, Rep. Jonathan Warrey, R-Casselton, former North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Haggerott, and Sen. Mike Wobbema, R-Valley City. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

    By Amy Dalrymple and Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor North Dakota lawmakers on June 25 announced a new interim committee that will study data centers and artificial intelligence ahead of the 2027 legislative session.

    Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, R-Minot, said the goal is to equip legislators with more expertise so they are better prepared to make policy decisions related to rapidly …