Kevin O'Leary and Trump administration claim Chinese propaganda is fueling opposition to US data centers
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Bruno Ferreira
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Summary
Kevin O'Leary, the Trump administration, and pro-industry groups are claiming that opposition to large-scale data center projects — including O'Leary's proposed $100-billion, 40,000-acre facility in Utah — is being fueled by Chinese propaganda aimed at undermining US dominance in artificial intelligence. The claims, detailed in a Washington Post exposé, suggest foreign interference is driving local backlash against data center buildouts, which have faced increasing restrictions and bans from cities, states, and countries worldwide.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledTo say that data centers are becoming unpopular is the understatement of the decade.
Cities, states, and countries are racing to impose strong restrictions on new buildouts, when they're not banning them altogether.
O'Leary, the Trump administration, and pro-industry groups claim the opposition is driven by Chinese propaganda.
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