US politicians avoid calling for data centre bans despite rising voter anger over AI energy use
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Liz Goodwin and Riley Beggin
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American voters are increasingly angry about the massive energy consumption of AI data centers, but politicians from both major parties are hesitant to support outright bans on these facilities. The article highlights voter frustration in battleground states like Ohio, while noting the political caution around regulating the AI infrastructure boom.
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bskyUS politicians avoid calling for data centre bans despite rising voter anger over AI energy usenzherald.co.nzKey quotes
· 3 pulledAmerican voters are furious about the energy-guzzling behemoths that drive artificial intelligence
politicians in both main parties are cautious about backing all-out bans
Annette Singh and Annie Cannelongo will vote in November in the midterm election battleground state of Ohio with one issue at the top of their minds
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