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Opposition to artificial intelligence data centers has emerged in Ohio as residents raise concerns about the facilities’ energy demands and the use of local land. Community resistance has included signs displayed outside homes.
President Donald Trump has supported expanding data centers, saying the facilities are important to the economy and national security. He has also argued that stopping such development would benefit China.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has pledged to halt approvals for data center projects until Ohio adopts a law requiring the facilities to provide free electricity to nearby residents. Democratic candidate Amy Acton has called for a conditional moratorium on such projects.
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