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Voters revolt against tech at polls in an AI earthquake.
Dozens of moratoriums pass in 10 states; about two-thirds of 2028 data center capacity faces delays.
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“"What we just witnessed was an AI earthquake": Voters revolt against tech at polls”
“Voters showed deep distrust of the AI race Tuesday, approving dozens of data center moratoriums and electing a raft of candidates who favor slowing a $10 trillion buildout, including in Texas — the epicenter of the boom.”
Voters approve data center moratoriums amid AI buildout concerns
Key points
- Voters approved dozens of data center moratorium measures across 10 states.
- Texas elected leaders favor slowing AI-related data center growth and water/electricity rules.
- Ohio, Georgia, and Arizona elected leaders who back restrictive AI/data center policies.
- About two-thirds of 2028 data center capacity could face delays due to ballot measures.
- Democrats leveraged AI skepticism in swing districts to gain political momentum.
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Dozens of moratoriums pass in 10 states; about two-thirds of 2028 data center capacity faces delays.