After the midterms, is the AI industry in for a rough two years?

Voter backlash against data centers

This week's U.S. midterm elections could mark a turning point for the tech industry as well. Of the 41 data center-related ballot measures put to voters on Tuesday, all but one saw a majority back tighter restrictions on data center development.

Even off the ballot, data centers loomed large

According to TechCrunch's assessment, even where data centers were not directly on the ballot, they became central to election campaigns. That points to a shift in public attitudes toward AI infrastructure.

What it means for the industry

AI companies depend heavily on data center capacity. Growing local restrictions could slow the construction of new facilities and raise costs. The video discusses how the industry might cope with this pressure over the next two years.