Meta faces political pushback over US data-center expansion

DIGITIMESNovember 6, 2026en

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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