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Analysis argues that Trump's midterm drubbing shows how powerful data centre opponents have become as public mood on AI keeps shifting.

Rising political opposition to data centres could translate into tighter siting rules and slower permitting for AI capacity.
Trade pressSlicast · November 4, 2026 at 20:31 UTC · Australia · Source: iTnews AU
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