Democrats Call for Datacenter Pause

Public backlash over environmental and community impacts has fueled local ballot initiatives restricting such projects. New officials in key states like Texas and Georgia have pledged to halt new developments until protective regulations are established, while tech executives express concern about regulatory shifts impacting AI infrastructure growth.

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