The tribes have a history of being more pragmatic about buildings that would be considered distasteful elsewhere. Smart to at least explore this option, and if deals can be made then it seems like a fine outcome.
A lot of reservation land is owned by the tribe, so the tribal government can approve of the use both as the landowner and as the regulator, and potentially as the court in case of complaints. That does help things get done quickly.
If a datacenter brings infrastructure with it, such as telecom, grid, and water, that could be a boon as a lot of tribal land has a lack of utilities. There's also a real chance that development will exploit tribal governments without benefiting the tribes.
> If a datacenter brings infrastructure with it, such as telecom, grid, and water
Or just tax revenue. Big Tech struck some super shady deals–it's caused a backlash. But that doesn't mean the other end of the pendulum's swing makes sense. If your town needs new roads or more teachers or doctors, having an multibillion-dollar immovable asset in its midst is an obvious advantage.
If a datacenter brings infrastructure with it, such as telecom, grid, and water, that could be a boon as a lot of tribal land has a lack of utilities. There's also a real chance that development will exploit tribal governments without benefiting the tribes.