Did a data centre revolt affect the US mid-term election results?27 minutes agoBen ChuPolicy and analysis correspondent
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A US midterms voter poll has suggested data centres were a highly motivating issue for many Americans, leading some to argue public backlash against the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure construction boom might have helped shape the election outcome.

BBC Verify has looked at its role in the campaign and examined the potential consequences for the AI industry.