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Backlash Against Data Centers Grows. Protesters Broke Into a Microsoft Construction Site.

There are 16 protests planned for Friday and Saturday across 16 countries.

International Business Times · Nov 6

Silicon Valley's Trump Gamble Explodes in Its Face as Furious Americans Turn Against Big Tech

Elon Musk's $445m political gamble faces a stunning backlash as voters challenge Silicon Valley's influence and the AI industry's data-centre expansion.

International Business Times UK · Nov 6

Can Democrats Resist the Urge To Deny Families Choice in Education?

Americans love education freedom, but Democrats are under pressure to limit alternatives.

Reason · Nov 6

Global Market Today: Asian stocks join US selloff as AI slump deepens

South Korea’s tech-heavy Kospi Index slid 8.8% in early trading, triggering a circuit breaker, with chipmakers Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. both plunging more than 9%. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average lost 6.2%, while the MSCI Asia Pacific Index declined 2.9%. Futures pointed to losses in Taiwan,…

The Economic Times · Nov 6

Midterms Could Deepen the K-Shaped AI Trade as Data Center Curbs Favor Big Tech Companies

Democratic gubernatorial victories and data-center restrictions could benefit financially stronger technology companies by making it harder for smaller companies to compete.

International Business Times · Nov 5

AI saw its worst day on Wall Street after midterms blue wave. What that means for you and your 401(k)

IN DEPTH: With AI companies now making up half of businesses in the S&P 500, J.R. Duren explores how a rattled stock market could have consequences for Americans’ personal finances

The Independent UK · Nov 5

Wall Street’s best post-midterm rally in 44 years lasted just one day—then $3 trillion vanished as chip stocks plunged over AI fears

Chip and AI stocks led a delayed selloff on fears new Democratic governors will pause data centers. Analysts split on how long.

Fortune · Nov 5

Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa pledges bipartisan administration in first public appearance since win

Hinojosa said her transition into office would be “for the whole state of Texas,” not just the mostly Democratic coalition that elected her. She said Gov. Greg Abbott had been “gracious” about the process.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 5

Elon Musk spent at least $225 million in Texas. The governor-elect who sued for Abbott emails and vowed a data center freeze won anyway

Hinojosa has questioned a $1.66 billion tax break for Musk’s $16.8 billion Terafab chip plant, and Democrats now control the Texas House.

Fortune · Nov 5

Texas $1,500 Checks: Will lawmakers back Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa’s plan and who could qualify?

Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa wants to send a one-time $1,500 check to every household in the state. Her plan would draw billions from the state’s emergency reserve and needs approval from Texas lawmakers.

The Economic Times · Nov 5