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In a divided America, left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Will Weissert and Susan Montoya Bryan | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 26, 2026
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Key points The group's formation is an unusual alliance of individuals with differing views. People from different backgrounds are coming together to express concerns.
Opposition to data centers is growing. People from different backgrounds are coming together to express concerns. A coalition has formed to address issues such as farmland loss, water supply decline, and rising electricity costs. This group worries about the impact of large corporations on small towns.
Details about the opposition and its concerns are available. The group's formation is an unusual alliance of individuals with differing views.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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