Painesville Township, Ohio, has approved a temporary moratorium on data centers due to concerns over the rapid expansion of the industry. The decision comes as debates over data centers intensify across Ohio, particularly in response to demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Township officials plan to study the issue and develop regulations before any potential data center plans are brought forward. No companies have yet approached the township for land for a data center. The moratorium is a proactive step in case any interest emerges in the future.