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China Blame Game for Data Center Push | Tech News
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Data center pushback is boiling over this summer, with 75% of Americans now opposing nearby facilities — a sharp spike from last year. Politicians like Texas and Pennsylvania governors are reversing course to appease voters. Meanwhile, some Republicans blame China, teaming up with tech leaders and even former President Trump to deflect criticism. X’s claim of 200 Chinese-linked accounts fueling anti-data center sentiment sparked panic — but experts say the evidence is flimsy, and OpenAI admits these accounts are exploiting real public frustration. The truth? Most opposition is domestic, driven by environmental concerns and AI’s rapid growth — not foreign meddling.
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