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Asian technology markets took a sharp hit on Friday as investors weighed whether US election results could bring tougher AI regulation and slow data-centre construction. Tokyo’s Nikkei and Seoul’s Kospi each fell 6%, while SK Hynix shares dropped by more than 10%, the Gulf Times reports, citing AFP.
Why it mattersThe figures show how quickly fears about the cost and political backing of AI infrastructure are travelling beyond US markets. They measure a market reaction, not evidence that new rules have been passed or that AI investment is already slowing.
Discuss: Should governments slow data-centre expansion when communities object, even if the result is a sharp repricing of AI companies?
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