Polymarket: 69% chance a US state enacts data center moratorium by 2026
Polymarket · x · 2026-08-21
Polymarket data shows a 69% probability that a U.S. state will enact a statewide moratorium on new data centers by the end of 2026. This trend reflects growing backlash against AI-driven hyperscale facility expansion, with New York's recent executive order pausing large data center permits serving as a key catalyst.
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