Voters back data center curbs in 40 of 41 US local ballot measures

On November 3, US voters approved restrictions on data center development in 40 of 41 local ballot measures across 10 states, reflecting rising opposition to AI infrastructure expansion.

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2026-11-05 08:35 · DigiTimes Asia
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