US Governors Slow Data Center Development Amid AI Backlash
pstAsiatech · x · 2026-08-22
According to the Wall Street Journal, state governors from both parties are slowing the development of data centers as public anger over artificial intelligence spreads. This trend highlights growing concerns regarding AI's energy consumption, land use, and broader social impacts, potentially affecting the pace of future computing infrastructure deployment.
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