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The rise of data centers is becoming a midterm issue for voters

By Deepa Shivaram
Published January 26, 2026 at 2:48 AM MST

Data centers used to fuel artificial intelligence are popping up all over the country, and they're becoming a midterm issue for voters that's now drawing White House attention.

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Deepa Shivaram
Deepa Shivaram is a multi-platform political reporter on NPR's Washington Desk.

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