# AI data centers become surprise issue in US midterm elections

https://mins.news/en/video/40889

- France 24 English, 2026-09-01 19:35 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6jvC2CT_3A

> The rapid expansion of data centers built to power artificial intelligence was discussed at Tuesday’s G20 summit in North Carolina. Elon Musk said US companies need to develop energy sources outside China for the facilities. The issue is also provoking a backlash in the United States before November’s midterm elections, while Donald Trump has doubled down by calling opponents “backwards and poor.”

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