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SuperPACs are funneling millions of dollars into pro-AI candidates, with Trump saying communities that reject data centers will end up ‘backwards and poor’

TechRadar 8h ago 6 newsrooms in 3 countries

AI is being backed by millions of dollars worth of PAC funding, and the future of American data centers could be decided by the midterm elections.

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Why it matters: Concentrated funding from pro-AI groups shapes which candidates advance to decide policy on data center placement and AI infrastructure investment, affecting where large-scale computing facilities are built.
Most affected: Communities proposed for data center locations — Become subject of increased campaign spending and political pressure on their local representatives.
Likely next: Whether funded pro-AI candidates win midterm races and subsequently advance data center projects in their districts.

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