We have not allowed any of those big AI energy sucking data centers here. We've had a couple of requests, and we've said no.
OverstatedNed Lamont, at Connecticut Governor General Election Debate (WTNH News 8)
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Why we checked itLamont claims Connecticut has rejected all large AI data center requests — a specific policy claim that can be verified against state records and applications.
What we foundConnecticut has not allowed any large AI data centers, which is accurate, but the claim that the governor personally 'said no' to formal requests overstates his direct role, as approval authority largely rests with local planning and zoning boards.