https://freerepublic.com/tag/glorifiedwebsearch/ en-us Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:15:56 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4388651/posts When New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers via executive order, it became the nation's first statewide ban. It will likely be popular. Polls find widespread opposition to data centers, and the objections seem to be growing. Around 70% oppose the construction of a new artificial intelligence data center in their area, with 48% strongly opposed. Only 27% favor it. Even in Texas, the energy-rich state with the most data centers, Gov. Greg Abbott has called for a ban on new developments in rural areas. The panic surrounding data centers is highly reminiscent... Washington Examiner https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4388651/posts#comment Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:15:56 GMT