The article details a recent event hosted by Newsreel, a media company founded by Jack Brewster, which brought together media professionals, tech leaders, and policy advocates for a midterm election discussion in Brooklyn. The event, held in a dimly lit warehouse, quickly became a forum for conversations about data centers and AI, which emerged as the dominant topic across all discussions. The author, a tech reporter, notes a growing divide between the tech industry and the general public, with data centers and AI becoming significant ballot issues that could influence midterm elections. A report from Data Center Watch indicates nearly $200 billion in data center projects were delayed or blocked in early 2026 due to political and community opposition, with states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas, New York, and Virginia considering stricter regulations. The article highlights community concerns about environmental impacts, loss of community control, and the perception that tech companies are making secret deals with local officials. Panel discussions featured experts like Maia Woluchem and Hilary Flint, who emphasized that residents prioritize their quality of life over temporary economic benefits from data center projects. The event also revealed that even in urban areas like Brooklyn, where data centers are less visible, the issue has become a major concern for voters. The author notes that while tech leaders discuss AI's potential to replace workers or even humanity, ordinary citizens are focused on immediate issues like cost of living and environmental health. The article concludes with the observation that data centers have become a physical manifestation of public anxiety toward the tech industry and rapid technological change, with communities across the country, including immigrant neighborhoods, expressing opposition through yard signs and protests.

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