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Voters reject data center projects across the US amid growing AI backlash

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Voters in multiple US locations rejected proposed data center projects, reflecting rising public resistance to the infrastructure buildout powering the AI boom.

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Timeline · 2 reports

  1. 2026-11-04 22:21 · NBC News
    Data centers rejected by voters across the country — challenging the AI boom
  2. 2026-11-04 11:43 · Washington Post AI
    Voters reject data centers across the country as the AI backlash grows

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