Nearly $200 Billion Worth of Data Center Projects Have Been Blocked or Delayed This Year

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Nearly $200 billion worth of data center projects in the U.S. have been blocked or delayed in the first half of 2026 due to local opposition and legislative actions amid concerns over resource strain. Major tech firms investing heavily in AI infrastructure face growing resistance from communities and lawmakers.

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