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AI Data Center Backlash Grows

Updated 2026-08-19 21:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Public opposition to data centers is intensifying, with celebrities, politicians, and protesters pushing for slower growth. This backlash has become a significant political issue in the U.S.

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