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AI data centre backlash reaches US ballot boxes as Democrats win Congress

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Democrats won control of the US Congress in midterm elections amid voter backlash to AI data centres, prompting Elon Musk to suggest space-based data centres. AI data centre stocks dipped while renewables surged after the results.

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Timeline · 3 reports

  1. 2026-11-04 13:13 · Tom's Hardware
    AI data centers comprehensively defeated at US midterm elections — 45 measures put on the ballot as Americans overwhelmingly vote against developments
  2. 2026-11-04 12:45 · Reuters AI
    AI data center stocks dip, renewables surge after Democrat sweep in US midterm elections
  3. 2026-11-04 09:54 · Euronews Next
    US midterm elections: Backlash to AI data centres reaches ballot boxes

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