Chamath Warns Data Center Backlash Could Hit US GDP

Chamath Palihapitiya says AI leaders have 'utterly failed' to win public trust, warning data center backlash could cost the US 2-3% of GDP, with Polymarket pricing a 69% chance of a statewide construction ban by 2026.

2026-08-20 ~ 2026-08-21 · 4 related posts

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