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AI Data Centers: Competition Law And The Energy Challenge

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Charles Whiddington
Charles Whiddington
Domniki Mari
Domniki Mari

Steptoe partner Charles Whiddington and associate Domniki Mari authored an article for the April 2026 edition of the Competition Policy International Antitrust Chronical, titled "AI Data Centers: Competition Law and the Energy Challenge."

This article explores AI's rapid expansion, and its driving surge in electricity demand and environmental impacts from data centers, while also raising significant competition and regulatory concerns across energy, infrastructure, and antitrust law. Regulators are responding with increased scrutiny, making energy efficiency, fair access to infrastructure, and strong compliance programs essential for companies relying on AI ecosystems.

Read the full article in Competition Policy International.

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