Tech giants turn to cash, concessions for AI rebrand after voters pummeled data centers 43-1

After voters overwhelmingly approved restrictions on data center construction in 10 states, major AI companies are rebranding data centers as "compute campuses" and offering financial and environmental concessions to gain community support. This shift aims to address public concerns and sustain AI infrastructure growth amid political pushback. The outcome will influence the pace of AI development in the U.S.