# Rapid data centre expansion sparks backlash in Republican stronghold

https://mins.news/en/video/59471

- France 24 English, 2026-09-15 15:05 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq7kEeNab6g

> With only months before the US midterm election, the rapid growth of artificial intelligence is opening a new political fault line in Republican strongholds across Texas. A Texas Tribune analysis found that nearly 60% of planned data centres would be built in congressional districts that voted for Donald Trump in 2024, yet the AI boom is provoking resistance from some of his supporters.

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