It has been less than four years since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT on November 30, 2022, launching the current AI era. Since that launch, monthly spending on data centers has increased from less than $1 billion per month in November 2022 to $5.4 billion per month reported in August 2026 (Our World in Data, 2026). Public opposition to data centers in polling has also been growing (Kennedy, 2026; Neuman, 2026; Howard, 2026; Meyer, August 19, 2026). That opposition, in turn, raises questions about the potential impact on American politics and the political parties, especially as Americans head to the polls
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