Maine’s data center controversy influences Senate control in midterms

Maine’s data center controversy influences Senate control in midterms

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During the final midterm debate, Maine Senator Susan Collins faced criticism from an audience member concerned about the environmental impact of AI data centers. The issue has become a significant point of contention in the race, potentially affecting control of the Senate. Collins linked the protest to her Democratic challenger, highlighting the political stakes involved.

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Originally published by theverge