Data center backlash and AI buildout risk
Data center moratoria are passing by wide margins and Democratic governors campaigned on halting builds. CT voices say the AI buildout will continue, with Musk and others joking about space data centers.
What we know
An account on X relays reports that data center moratoria are passing in the roughly 12 areas reporting, and that 67-80% oppose them. An NBC exit poll says 56% called AI and data centers a crucial or major factor. The FT says Democratic governors won on stopping builds. Another account on X argues the buildout won't be derailed, and another account on X flags copper demand risk. Musk's space data center quip spread widely. Another account on X says the AI bubble 'hasn't even warmed up'.
How the story developed
Data center moratoria are passing by wide margins and Democratic governors campaigned on halting builds. CT voices say the AI buildout will continue, with Musk and others joking about space data centers.
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Sources
“Democratic governors elected on promises to stop data centre building”
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