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Data centers emerge as a major political issue ahead of 2026 elections
Original: Data centers have become a major political issue. I was on @ brianmerchant ’s podcast to dig into the backlash and talk
Tech writer Paris Marx appeared on Brian Merchant's podcast to discuss the growing political backlash against data centers and how the issue is shaping up for the 2026 elections. The conversation also covered his new book, Hyperscale. The discussion reflects mounting public concern over AI infrastructure's energy and water demands in communities hosting these facilities.
Why now: Rising local opposition to data center construction and its tie-in to AI policy debates are making the topic newly political.
Paris MarxBrian MerchantHyperscaleBlood in the Machine podcast
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- Data centers have become a major political issue. I was on @ brianmerchant ’s podcast to dig into the backlash and talk about my new book HYPERSCALE. Tune into our conversation! https://www. bloodinthemachine.com/p/data-c enters-ai-and-the-2026-elections # tech # elections #… · parismarx@mastodon.online · 2
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