# AI data centers become surprise issue in US midterm elections

https://mins.news/en/item/40945

- France 24, 2026-09-01 19:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/ai-data-centers-become-surprise-issue-in-us-midterm-elections

> The rapid expansion of data centers needed to power artificial intelligence was discussed at Tuesday’s G20 summit in North Carolina. Elon Musk said US companies must seek new energy sources beyond China for the massive facilities. The issue is also provoking a US backlash before November’s midterms, while Donald Trump is doubling down by calling opponents “backwards and poor.”

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