Trump Mocks Data-Center Opponents as Wanting to Stay ‘Backwards and Poor’
The giant computing sites that power A.I. are increasingly opposed by communities across the country, a signal of voters ’ concern about a changing economy.
TL;DR
- President Trump believes communities opposing data centers are choosing to be "backwards and poor" instead of prosperous.
- Public opposition to data centers is growing due to concerns about economic changes, job displacement, environmental effects, and utility costs.
- The proliferation of data centers is becoming a significant political issue, impacting midterm elections.
- Political figures are using support for or opposition to data centers as campaign leverage.
- Trump argues that opposing data centers benefits China and hinders the U.S. artificial intelligence revolution.