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Taiwanese firms looking to invest in US AI data centres could face new local hurdles after the midterm elections, the Taipei Times reports. The article says 41 ballot measures on data-centre restrictions were introduced in 10 states; voters in North Dakota rejected a proposal for industrial reviews.
Why it mattersTexas is another watchpoint: governor-elect Gina Hinojosa campaigned on reviewing data-centre infrastructure and tightening regulation. Taiwanese analysts cited by the paper say local permitting and environmental rules could constrain projects, though the effects on investment remain uncertain.
Discuss: Should local communities have greater power to block AI data centres over their effects on bills and the environment, even if that slows investment?
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