AI firms face midterm backlash over data center plans

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AI companies are reportedly putting $265 million into the U.S. midterm elections amid community backlash against data center development. An expert says bypassing communities in building these facilities is not working and that opponents will take the issue to the polls.

WHO: An expert

WHAT: An expert links community backlash to AI companies’ $265 million midterms spending on data center-related politics.

WHEN: Reported Sep 5, 2026 at 8:23 AM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The expert attributes the political response to community backlash against data center development and says bypassing communities is not working.

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