Anger over the data center boom has spilled into politics with voters unseating local politicians who support them. It’s become an issue hard to ignore in the midterm elections.
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Big tech’s next move is to put data centers in space. Can it work?
In orbit, power is free. But everything else is expensive.
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People are protesting AI data centers, and it’s scrambling political lines
Data centers used to fuel AI are popping up all over the U.S., and they’re becoming a midterm issue for voters that’s now drawing White House attention.
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Trump tech adviser David Sacks under fire over vast AI investments
Sacks is the Trump administration’s top advisor on tech and crypto policy. In recent weeks, he’s faced questions about conflicts of interest and criticism over his drive to undo state AI laws.
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Trump is trying to preempt state AI laws via an executive order. It may not be legal
The executive order is the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump administration to hold back state-level AI rules. But many Republicans are also uncomfortable with the effort.
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Data centers are booming. But there are big energy and environmental risks
How tech companies and government officials handle local impacts will shape the industry’s future in the U.S.
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Washington’s hydropower has created a data center boom. Some are concerned about its future.
In small town Washington — where hydropower is plentiful — data centers are creating jobs and funding amenities. But water and energy aren’t unlimited — and some worry about long-term sustainability.
