According to Decrypt, Build American AI, a advocacy group under the super PAC "Leading the Future," backed by Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, and OpenAI President Greg Brockman, has announced it will spend millions on advertising campaigns in Kansas, Ohio, and Wisconsin to support data center development. However, a recent poll by the Annenberg Public Policy Center shows that 61% of U.S. respondents oppose the construction of new data centers in their local areas—a significant increase from 49% in spring this year—with majorities opposing across Democrats (69%), Republicans (54%), and independents (53%). President Trump has commented that communities resisting data centers will become "left behind and poor," warning that China is watching this backlash with delight. Currently, New York has imposed a moratorium on hyperscale data centers, Texas has paused approvals, and multiple cities have enacted bans. According to Data Center Watch, approximately $130 billion in projects have been blocked or delayed in the first quarter of 2026.
AI Billionaires Fund Data Center Campaign Amid Rising Public Opposition
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Build American AI, backed by Andreessen, Horowitz, and Brockman, launched a multi-million-dollar ad campaign in Kansas, Ohio, and Wisconsin to promote data center projects. A new Annenberg poll shows 61% of U.S. residents oppose new local data centers, with inflation data indicating rising costs are fueling concerns. On-chain data reveals stalled transactions in key regions. Trump warned that resisting data centers would lead to economic decline. Data Center Watch reported $130 billion in blocked or delayed projects by early 2026.
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