Republican lawmakers urge FBI to investigate anti-data center sentiment as potential Chinese influence campaign
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Benedict Collins
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A group of Republican lawmakers (Reps. Guthrie, Joyce, and Latta) have sent an open letter to FBI Director Kash Patel calling for an investigation into anti-data center sentiment, alleging that opposition to data center development may be fueled by Chinese influence campaigns. The lawmakers cite evidence from independent investigations suggesting foreign influence campaigns targeting U.S. AI development. This comes despite data showing 55% of data center opposition stems from local concerns about energy consumption, environmental impact, and infrastructure strain.
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Republicans have called upon FBI Director Kash Patel to investigate anti-data center sentiment, alleging that the rising tide of opposition is being fueled by China.
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