Meta Warns Post-Election Data Center Backlash Could Hinder AI Expansion
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Meta executive Dina Powell McCormick warned at the WSJ Tech Conference that a post-midterm backlash against data centers could make it harder for companies to build new facilities, thereby complicating AI expansion. She linked the resistance to Democratic gains in the midterm elections. McCormick said Meta already operates data centers in 23 states, including at least five projects of one gigawatt or more. She added that communities accept data centers only when they benefit, and that Meta must prove the value of its data centers and AI technology. According to her remarks, Meta uses its own power and directs tax surpluses to teachers and first responders.
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Meta 高管警告中期选举后数据中心反弹或增加 AI 扩张难度
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Meta President Dina Powell McCormick said at the WSJ Tech conference that Democratic midterm wins will make it harder to build data centers, complicating AI infrastructure growth. Meta operates data centers in 23 states and plans at least five projects of one gigawatt or more, including one in Texas, while seeking to demonstrate community and AI value.
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