Recent elections in the United States showed a trend of voters and local officials favoring stricter regulations for AI companies. Furthermore, voters across various regions have used referenda to voice opposition against the construction of new data centers.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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