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Hardware·Aug 9·all news from August 9, 2026

😺 The AI Data Center Backlash Is Going Bipartisan

Public opposition to the construction of AI data centers is increasing across the United States, with recent protests resulting in nearly 40 arrests this year. Surveys indicate that over 70% of Americans now oppose these facilities, signaling a growing bipartisan challenge for the tech industry as it seeks to expand physical infrastructure for artificial intelligence development.

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