Big Tech claims voters’ AI backlash is “anti-Trump” not “anti-tech”

The US has voted to restrict AI and data centers, with 38 out of 44 measures to limit data centers passing in 10 states, and anti-AI candidates winning key elections, including the Texas governor's race. The restrictions will mainly impact future data center projects, not those already under construction or approved through 2027. The newly elected Texas governor, Gina Hinojosa, plans to delay projects to pass laws addressing environmental concerns. This has exposed approximately 13 gigawatts of data center capacity in Texas, which was expected to account for 41% of added data center capacity in 2028.