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Nvidia's $2 Billion Bet Sparks Data Center Backlash

1/28/2026

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  • Nvidia is investing $2 billion in CoreWeave to expand data centers.
  • Data centers became a key political issue in the United States as operators increase lobbying spending over energy costs and water use.
  • Last year, at least 25 data-center projects were canceled due to local resistance, while another 24 were blocked or delayed.
  • Analysts suggest that the backlash against data centers could influence the upcoming midterm elections across party lines.