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America’s data center backlash is bipartisan — can it stay that way? (opens in new tab)

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Seven in 10 Americans oppose constructing data centers for AI in their local area, including nearly half who are strongly opposed

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Most new data centers in the U.S. are coming to rural areas

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$64B of data center projects blocked or delayed amid local opposition

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Data center opponents have blocked or delayed projects worth nearly $130 billion in 2026, study finds

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Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption

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The AI layoff wave is becoming a powder keg

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$130 billion in data center projects blocked by protests so far this year

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