Why US voter anger at Big Tech is only just beginning
Some pundits have described the US midterm election backlash against the Republican Party on Tuesday night as being partly driven by a resistance to Big Tech and artificial intelligence but, more specifically, a reaction to the controversies surrounding data centres in America. That’s largely true, but I disagree with those who say that concerns over these issues will subside following the…
The mid-term US election results on Tuesday saw the Democratic Party emerge victorious, but experts believe the anger towards Big Tech and artificial intelligence is far from over. Data centre controversies in America are a significant source of this discontent, but the issues are expected to intensify ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
Despite President Trump's loss and his inability to run again, his influence over technology executives is likely to persist. Trump's controversial campaign tactics, hostile behavior towards reporters, and disregard for facts seemingly inspired similar methods among tech leaders. Concerns surrounding data centres, such as noise, waste, environmental effects, and water consumption, have been disregarded by executives and proponents of unregulated AI, even as opposition has grown in various communities.
Tech executives have continued to sneak in these projects through non-disclosure agreements, making it difficult for communities to oppose them. Some entrepreneurs, like Kevin O'Leary, have attempted to dismiss opposition, suggesting it's a foreign government conspiracy. The anger towards Big Tech is not just partisan and will continue to build as Americans prepare for the 2028 election.
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