The gridlock of growth: how grassroots backlash threatens America’s AI dominance
Across the United States, the physical foundation of the artificial intelligence boom is running into a wall of public resistance. What began as isolated neighborhood zoning disputes in Northern Virginia has coalesced into a national movement. In mid-2026, protesters across more than 40 states mobilized against the rapid, unchecked expansion of AI data centers.
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