A pro-data-center advocacy group backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Sam Altman's Julia/HSDC is launching a multi-million dollar ad campaign aimed at swing-state voters during the midterms. The effort seeks to shift public perception by highlighting the economic and energy benefits of AI infrastructure.
Background
AI-driven data center expansion has become a contentious issue in several U.S. states due to energy consumption and land use concerns, prompting tech-backed lobbying efforts to shape public opinion ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Sep 1, 2026 at 06:14 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10