Opinion: The data center conundrum

If citizens had more influence over policy and plutocrats somewhat less, then American workers might not be so fearful of where AI is headed.

FILE — A demonstrator holds a sign at a data center protest in Kenilworth, N.J., July 18, 2026. (Grade Solomon/The New York Times)

FILE — A demonstrator holds a sign at a data center protest in Kenilworth, N.J., July 18, 2026. (Grade Solomon/The New York Times)

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