In a significant move for the AI industry, President Biden has signed an executive order allowing private AI companies to lease federal land for data centers. These sites, owned by the Department of Defense and Department of Energy, will require companies to match their energy consumption with clean energy resources. This initiative aims to bolster U.S. leadership in AI while reducing dependency on foreign infrastructure. However, companies will bear the full costs of construction and operation. This order follows new export restrictions on AI chips targeting adversaries, adding urgency before the incoming administration.