Prediction Markets See ~70% Chance a US State Bans Data Centers

Polymarket puts the odds at roughly 67–70% that a US state will enact a statewide data center moratorium by the end of 2026, driven by backlash over the energy and water demands of AI hyperscale data centers.

2026-08-19 ~ 2026-08-20 · 3 related posts

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