Wes Moore

Maryland Governor Wes Moore called for regulation of artificial intelligence during a summit in Baltimore. Speaking at the event, Moore argued that safeguards are needed as AI technologies spread, positioning the state as part of the growing debate among US officials over how to govern the fast-moving technology.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore, who previously pushed to 'supercharge' data center development in the state, is now backing away from that position. The shift marks a notable change for an administration that had positioned data centers as an economic growth driver. It comes amid growing scrutiny of data centers' energy demands, water use and impact on local communities across the country.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has formed a bipartisan group of governors focused on artificial intelligence policy, saying the federal government has failed to act on the technology's risks and opportunities. The coalition aims to coordinate state-level approaches to AI regulation and adoption, with governors from both parties expected to take part.