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TechTrump says U.S. communities opposing AI data centers could end up 'backwards and poor'

Donald Trump said U.S. communities that oppose artificial intelligence data centers could ultimately become “backwards and poor.” As Republicans voice concerns about backlash against the facilities, he said China “could not be happier” with the anti-data-center movement.

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Trump says U.S. communities opposing AI data centers could end up 'backwards and poor'
Trump says U.S. communities opposing AI data centers could end up 'backwards and poor'Tech