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US voters reject AI data centres: could the backlash spread to France?

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US midterm voters rejected over 40 local data centre measures, with Democrats controlling Congress and new governors in Texas and Georgia advocating for moratoriums. This represents the AI building boom's most significant political hurdle, as public opposition to data centres has intensified.

Key points

• US midterm voters rejected over 40 local data centre measures in Tuesday's elections, with Democrats controlling Congress and new governors in Texas and Georgia calling for moratoriums.
• The AI building boom faces its toughest political test yet as public opposition to data centres intensifies across the United States.

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US midterm voters rejected over 40 local data centre measures in Tuesday's elections, with Democrats controlling Congress and new governors in Texas and Georgia calling for moratoriums. This represents the AI building boom's most significant political hurdle, as public opposition to data centres has intensified.

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