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America's data center backlash is bipartisan — can it stay that way?

As opposition mounts, some experts wonder how long AI infrastructure can steer clear of the partisanship that defines U.S. politics.

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America's data center backlash is bipartisan — can it stay that way?

Governors from both parties blocked 75 AI data center projects ($130B) in Q1 2026; 70% of Americans oppose construction (Dems 75%, GOP 63%). Rare bipartisan backlash signals regulatory and capex risk for AI infrastructure, forcing timeline and cost reassessment.

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AI data centers face growing backlash in US

US opposition to AI data centers surged: 70% of Americans oppose local facilities, 14 states pursue moratoriums, and $130B in projects were blocked or delayed in early 2026. Grassroots resistance is now the primary constraint on US AI infrastructure scaling, forcing corporate deployment rethinks and shifting competitive advantage to rival jurisdictions globally.

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sabato 20 giugno 2026·global.chinadaily.com.cn
AI data centers face growing backlash in US
Opposition to data centers in the United States has surged in recent months, evolving from neighborhood resistance to a policy fight over land use, electricity costs and water…
lunedì 22 giugno 2026·grist.org
America's data center backlash is bipartisan — can it stay that way?
As opposition mounts, some experts wonder how long AI infrastructure can steer clear of the partisanship that defines U.S. politics.