President Trump and Big Tech are scrambling to fix the data center PR crisis. (The Hill)
Realizing that soaring utility bills are a political liability ahead of midterms, the Trump administration is pivoting from "AI dominance at all costs" to a strict "pay your own way" ultimatum for hyperscalers—a message that’s found support, even from Democratic governors in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
The industry is listening: A recent report found that 20 data center projects worth $98B were blocked or delayed last spring as locals revolted against noise, water usage, and looming rate hikes.