US voters turning against data centers raises risks for Asian suppliers
The article examines growing opposition to data center development in the United States, including resistance to a CoreWeave AI data center in Kenilworth, New Jersey. It warns that delays to major projects could affect Asian chip and server manufacturers.
U.S. residents are increasingly challenging data center projects, creating friction that could delay large developments and affect suppliers across Asia’s chip and server industries. The article highlights a protest outside the municipal building in Kenilworth, New Jersey, over CoreWeave’s AI data center.
It also follows opposition and concerns surrounding data center development in Jackson County, Ohio, where local land and community issues are shaping the debate. The broader trend suggests that voter resistance could become a growing risk for data center operators and their technology supply chains.