Data center builders met during the midterms. Here's what they said.

What happened: Data center builders met at a Data Center Dynamics conference in Virginia on November 3 and 4 while over 40 ballot propositions supporting data center construction went down in defeat in the midterm elections. Only one, in a small North Dakota town, passed. Key numbers: Over 40 ballot propositions defeated. Why it matters: Democrats, who won power and promised scrutiny of data centers, take office in January. Chip stocks tumbled Thursday as investors weighed possible AI regulation. Attendees disputed criticism as misinformation and remained optimistic about the buildout. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Data center builders met at a Data Center Dynamics conference in Virginia on November 3 and 4 while over 40 ballot propositions supporting data center construction went down in defeat in the midterm elections. Only one, in a small North Dakota town, passed.

Democrats, who won power and promised scrutiny of data centers, take office in January. Chip stocks tumbled Thursday as investors weighed possible AI regulation. Attendees disputed criticism as misinformation and remained optimistic about the buildout.