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Trump grapples with the AI data centre debate

AI data centres are becoming a major US political issue as candidates and lawmakers in both parties challenge their growth, while Donald Trump and his administration support industry expansion.

Sumi Somaskanda, Bernd Debusmann and Courtney Subramanian discuss how AI data centres are becoming an important issue for voters ahead of the midterms. They look at concerns about the energy use and environmental impact of these facilities, and why the Trump administration sees them as key to competing with China.

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