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Digitimes November 6, 2026 By DIGITIMES neutral

US election backlash reshapes AI data center expansion strategies

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Companies at the forefront of the AI infrastructure buildout in the US are taking different approaches following the results of this week's midterm elections, which saw a nationwide backlash against data center construction. OpenAI pledged to prevent resource impacts on communities, while Nvidia is turning toward retrofitting small existing facilities.
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