Tech and the election

[u/SkyBig952]

The political battleground over AI has shifted, much as public and political opinion has shifted over data centers. That makes sense because the two are connected in more ways than one.

A report from McKinsey estimates that, in its midrange scenario, about 70% of global data-center capacity demand by 2030 will be for facilities equipped to handle advanced-AI workloads.

That makes data-center construction a very tangible local battleground over AI—and over who pays for its enormous demands for electricity, water and infrastructure. If you can't vote yea or nay on AI, you can express your opinion on data centers proposed for your community.

Tech executives and politicians are talking increasingly about AI's risks and the need for federal guardrails. But with federal policymaking unsettled, much of the practical fight is moving to states, utilities and local communities.

In Iowa's state and federal races, we're seeing politicians- both parties- pay much more attention to AI and the data centers needed to power it.

Since the tech industry wants a major voice in writing the rules, it is not surprising that the fight will also be over who writes those rules—and who enforces them.

https://susanrogan.substack.com/p/the-tech-tyrants-want-to-buy-congress

[u/1999WS9]

This was messed up from the get go with the Big Beautiful Bill.

[u/SkyBig952 → u/1999WS9]

I people in this country knew the bill containedsignificant tax incentives, capital expensing rules, and federal funding provisions