Trump, tech giants seek to change data center narrative amid growing scrutiny

January 29, 2026

President Trump and major tech companies are attempting to change the narrative around data centers, as rising electricity costs linked to AI infrastructure faces growing local opposition and increasingly becomes a political liability.

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