North Dakota might be the next big player in technology, thanks to the vision of Rep. Josh Christy from Fargo. With a 25-year tech industry background, Christy is pushing for AI and computing initiatives that not only draw talent but also harness the state’s natural gas to power energy-thirsty data centers. He’s proposing a $10 million boost to fund research and computing resources, aiming to attract and support high-tech startups.
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