Democrats’ historic victories in this week’s U.S. midterm elections could also transform the tech industry. The public voted on 41 data center-related ballot measures on Tuesday — in all but one, the majority voted to impose more restrictions on data center development. And even when data centers weren’t on the ballot directly, they were a […]
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The midterm elections may lead to more restrictions on data centers and increased government scrutiny of the tech industry.
- Democrats' victories could result in more regulations on data center development.
- Data centers were a major topic in the election, with many ballot measures restricting their growth.
- Tech industry faces potential increased government oversight following the election.
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