# Midterms 2026: Georgians on the front lines of opposition to data centres

https://mins.news/en/item/124986

- France 24, 2026-11-02 06:11 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261102-midterms-2026-georgians-front-lines-people-war-against-data-centres

> Artificial intelligence became a major issue in the 2026 US midterm campaign. Opposition to data centres united supporters across party lines over ecological concerns and rising utility bills, amid claims that business interests outweigh citizens’ concerns. Georgia, the leading US market for data centre construction, is at the centre of the fight.

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