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US AI Data Center Expansion and Growing Public Opposition

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Latest: US elections face new tension over AI data center expansion

The push for U.S. AI leadership has become a central flashpoint in the 2026 midterm elections as public opposition to data centers surges. While the Trump administration continues to support the industry—defending its po

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AI-driven misinformation and digital deception

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Latest: AI-driven disinformation network uses paid actors to target US politicians

The proliferation of AI-driven misinformation and manipulated media has impacted both political figures and general social media users. In mid-2026, documented instances of fabricated claims targeted political leaders, s

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