Nonilex1d ago

Why most #politicians are not calling for #DataCenter bans despite #voters’ anger

Many Americans are furious about the #energy-guzzling behemoths that drive #ArtificialIntelligence, but politicians in both parties are cautious about backing all-out prohibition.

#electricity #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #AI #DataCenters #tech #law #regulations #midterms #elections #money #power #CostOfLiving #economy
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/06/07/ai-backlash-coming-key-midterm-battlegrounds/

Why most politicians are not calling for data center bans despite voters’ anger

Voters are furious about the energy-guzzling behemoths that drive artificial intelligence, but politicians in both parties are cautious about backing all-out bans.

The Washington Post
Show threadNonilex1d ago

…#Voters across the nation are concerned that the #DataCenters are driving up #electricity #prices & #polluting the #air. More than 70% of Americans oppose building the centers in their local area, acc/to a recent Gallup survey.

…The political energy is slowly beginning to catch up to voter anger. Lawmakers in both parties who had touted the centers as economic boons in their states are backpedaling.

#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #AI #tech #law #regulations #midterms #elections #money #power

Show threadSean Lynch

@Nonilex

Illinois governor JB Pritzker has paused tax incentives for data centers. This action is after his efforts to work with the Illinois legislature failed to produce a comprehensive framework for data center approval and legislation for the state.

He, and others, are still aiming for the framework.

https://gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker-pauses-new-data-center-tax-incentives

Gov. Pritzker Pauses New Data Center Tax Incentives

Governor outlines framework to protect consumers and lower energy costs, calls on General Assembly to act in veto session

The State of Illinois Newsroom
Jun 7 at 2:16pmWeb