‘No Kings’ protest group takes on AI data centers, Flock

AI Newsletter Highlights In this newsletter: Protest networks like ‘No Kings’ are mobilizing against AI data centers and surveillance cameras. China intensifies its efforts in AI, posing an unexpected challenge to America’s dominance. OpenAI’s ChatGPT shifts its stance after originally identifying Trump as a key threat to democracy. PROTESTS AGAINST DATA CENTERS: A recent investigation […]
Democrats Aim to Use Data Centers as a Bargaining Chip in Midterm Conflict

Democrats Target Anti-Data Center Sentiment Ahead of Midterms As the November midterm elections approach, Democrats are looking to capitalize on the growing discontent around data centers, aiming to connect this sentiment with Republicans who supported the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—a piece of legislation strongly linked to former President Donald Trump. This act expanded […]
Trump Says Fighting Data Centers Will Harm Communities Financially. The Evidence Disagrees.

President Donald Trump suggested that communities turning away from data centers could face economic decline and poverty. In a post on Truth Social, he argued that towns resisting these facilities might end up “backwards and poor,” whereas those embracing them could experience job growth and lower taxes. This topic is particularly relevant as artificial intelligence […]
Trump cautions that hindering data centers could lead to falling behind in the AI competition.

On Monday, President Donald Trump criticized the increasing backlash against data centers, stating that communities that resist these facilities may miss out on job opportunities and economic benefits linked to the AI boom in the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump commented, “The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not […]
Corning and NVIDIA join forces to enhance optical fiber for AI data centers.

The ongoing race to establish more data centers for artificial intelligence is creating a heightened demand, which extends beyond just chips and electricity. A crucial aspect of this infrastructure requires extensive networks of high-speed optical fiber to facilitate data transfer between servers. This surge in demand has positioned one of America’s oldest manufacturers, Corning, in […]
Daniel Penny, the New York Subway Hero, Enters Social Media with Strong Support for Data Centers

Daniel Penny, a New Yorker recently acquitted of criminally negligent homicide for choking an unstable homeless man on the subway, has taken to social media to advocate for an unexpected cause. After joining venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz in February 2025, just a few months post-trial, Penny is now publicly promoting the creation of data […]
National security experts caution that Chinese bots are focusing on the discussion surrounding U.S. data centers.

Concerns Over China’s Influence in U.S. AI and Technology Debates National security analysts are sounding alarms about efforts tied to China aiming to manipulate discussions in the United States regarding data centers, energy, and technology. This comes after X announced it had uncovered a bot farm consisting of about 200,000 suspected fake accounts linked to […]
AI data centers are driving a surge in blue-collar jobs: newsletter

AI’s Role in Boosting Blue-Collar Jobs In the latest developments surrounding artificial intelligence, there’s an interesting trend emerging. The demand for skilled blue-collar workers is experiencing a surge as construction companies rush to build data centers and the infrastructure that supports AI technology. Infrastructure Boom: This push for new facilities is not just about AI; […]
The surge in AI data centers is increasing the need for skilled trades workers in the US.

AI Infrastructure Boom Boosts Blue-Collar Jobs The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is sparking a new wave of job opportunities for America’s blue-collar workers. Construction companies are eager to hire workers for building data centers, power systems, and other essential facilities that support this technology. As these facilities are developed, the demand for skilled […]
Data centers support your applications, streaming services, AI tools, and remote work.

Data centers serve as the often-overlooked backbone of our modern world, essentially powering numerous aspects of everyday life—from the apps on our phones to online shopping and even artificial intelligence. Within these vast facilities, numerous servers are at work, continuously storing data and processing digital requests to keep services operational at all times. While most […]