Data Centers Built by Non-AI Firms Drive Local Backlash
AndyMasley · x · 2026-08-24
Andy Masley commented on the data center backlash, noting a critical nuance: the companies building the data centers are often not the AI companies themselves. This disconnect explains why everyday Americans fight back against the facilities—they like the tech products but dislike the infrastructure developers, creating a negative correlation between AI focus and local popularity.
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