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29 October 2026

Who benefits when massive AI data centers come to town?

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Who benefits when massive AI data centers come to town?

The battle over data centers is hitting the ballot box. Brookings scholar Darrell West talks about how the backlash against the AI boom, flock cameras and tech companies is crossing party lines.

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