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A Microsoft data center is shown as the sun sets in Quincy, Washington.

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People are protesting AI data centers, and it’s scrambling political lines

by Deepa Shivaram January 26, 2026January 27, 2026

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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