AI BriefingAI Infrastructure Expands to Sea and Space
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Amidst backlash against data centers in the US, 183 cities have implemented regulations, driving a trend of migrating AI infrastructure to sea and space.
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Protests against data center development are underway in 42 US states, and 183 cities have taken measures to ban or postpone data center construction.
According to a Gallup poll in March 2026, 70% of Americans oppose the construction of AI data centers near their residences. This stems from dissatisfaction with massive power and water consumption, noise, and the failure to deliver promised job creation.
Due to this community backlash and tightening regulations, domestic and international companies are considering non-traditional locations such as sea and space for building AI infrastructure.
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