Data Center Backlash Emerges as Midterm Flashpoint

As the AI infrastructure boom drives a wave of data center construction, concerns over electricity costs, water use and local impacts are increasingly entering the political debate ahead of the midterms. Cato Institute senior fellow Jennifer Huddleston discusses the economic benefits data centers can bring to communities and why she argues the technology industry needs to do a better job explaining the role data centers play beyond generative AI. She joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech" to explore the tensions between technological progress and local concerns. Huddleston makes the case for data centers while acknowledging the need for better communication and community engagement. The conversation sheds light on a growing political issue that could influence elections. It's an important discussion for understanding the intersection of tech, energy, and politics.