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Meta faces political pushback over US data center expansion

The US midterm election and referendum results show broad public opposition to building more data centers, raising the prospect of tougher local-government reviews for large-scale facilities and prompting hyperscalers to shift some AI infrastructure investment overseas. Meta Platforms President Dina Powell McCormick said the issue had become a key election topic as companies struggle to demonstrate tangible benefits for local communities.

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Meta faces political pushback over US data center expansion
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