Florida has established a regulatory foundation for large-scale AI data centers through SB 484 (Chapter 2026-65). But do these protections go far enough? Meridian Group examines the legislation's provisions addressing electricity costs, water consumption, local government authority, and public transparency, while identifying the implementation challenges and accountability questions that remain. The foundation is in place. Now comes the real test: ensuring those protections work in practice.

Florida’s growing role in AI infrastructure raises questions about electricity, water, public costs, and local oversight. Matt Legge explains the research guiding Meridian Group Strategies’ new direction.