Major firms launch AI Infrastructure Coalition
A new industry group, the AI Infrastructure Coalition, launched Nov. 19 with a reception near the White House to advocate pro‑AI infrastructure policies and support President Trump’s AI Action Plan. Backed by companies including Google, Microsoft, Meta, ExxonMobil, Digital Realty, Duke Energy, and NextEra, the coalition is led by executive director Brian O. Walsh and co‑chaired by former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and ex‑Rep. Garret Graves, who frame the effort as key to U.S. competitiveness with China and to easing energy and regulatory hurdles for data centers.
📌 Key Facts
- Launch date/location: Nov. 19, 2025, reception near the White House (Washington, D.C.)
- Membership includes: Andreessen Horowitz, Cisco, Corning, Digital Realty, Duke Energy, Entergy, ExxonMobil, Google, Lumen, Meta, Microsoft, NextEra, PG&E, Pinnacle West, QTS
- Leadership: Executive director Brian O. Walsh; co‑chairs Kyrsten Sinema and Garret Graves
- Stated goals: Back Trump’s AI Action Plan, push back on increased industry scrutiny, expand U.S. AI infrastructure and jobs, and compete with China
- Messaging emphasizes energy/regulatory environment for data centers and national security framing
📊 Analysis & Commentary (1)
"A commentary arguing that adopting AI‑safety measures need not—and likely will not—cause the U.S. to lose an AI competition with China, because safety can be compatible with competitiveness and the AI race depends on many factors beyond merely who deploys fastest."