Americans are voting down data centers. Europeans are worried they’re losing the AI race
Nov 9, 2026
On 40 of the 41 local ballot measures in 10 states that were up for a vote during last week’s midterm elections, voters sided against data center development. But Europe’s AI debate is different. On Fortune Daily, Kamal Ahmed joins Ellie Austin to explain the contrast: While Americans grapple with the costs of the AI buildout, Europeans worry about being left behind.
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