Andreessen Horowitz

Data Center Signal is tracking 6 clips about Andreessen Horowitz data center developments across 5 states, including NY, FL, IN, MO, UT.

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News ClipNew York Post·NY

Exclusive | Most American voters have favorable view of AI — despite media focus on controversies: poll

A national poll reveals that most American voters hold a favorable view of artificial intelligence, despite media attention on controversies like data centers and economic impacts. Commissioned by Build American AI, the survey suggests that public backlash against AI development is overstated. New York's recent one-year moratorium on data center construction is cited as an example of an AI-related controversy that has generated pushback.

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OpenAI Anthropic

7/20/2026

News ClipNPR·Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT

An AI proxy war could reshape Congress — before Congress reshapes AI

The AI industry is spending tens of millions in midterm elections and on lobbying to influence future AI regulation at both federal and state levels. This includes a "proxy war" between OpenAI and Anthropic, backing opposing candidates and policies, particularly visible in a New York City congressional primary. Data center environmental and economic costs, alongside energy consumption concerns, are among the public issues driving the regulatory debate.

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OpenAI Anthropic Meta Google Nvidia

6/22/2026

News ClipSemafor·New York City, New York County, NY

AI assumes larger role in US elections

Artificial intelligence is increasingly influential in US elections, with venture capital firms like Andreessen Horowitz funding pro-AI candidates. Concurrently, a significant portion of Americans oppose data centers in their vicinity, leading some politicians to campaign against them. A Democratic congressional primary in New York City has become a focal point for the debate on AI regulation.

government opposition zoning

5/13/2026

News ClipThe Atlantic·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

The AI Backlash Could Get Very Ugly

Growing bipartisan anxiety over AI is leading to a significant backlash, manifesting in increased opposition and even violence against data centers and AI industry figures. Examples include a shooting at an Indianapolis councilman's home and an attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's residence. This sentiment, fueled by fears of job displacement, is prompting intensified local fights over data center developments and political engagement on the issue.

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OpenAI Anthropic

5/13/2026

News ClipYahoo News UK·MO

Josh Hawley Urges GOP To Stop Being 'Property Of Big Tech,' Reject Funding From Pro-AI Groups: 'There Will Be A Political Cost'

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo) has urged Republicans to reject funding from pro-AI groups, warning of political costs if Big Tech's influence on AI regulation is not curbed. He cites concerns over escalating electricity costs and societal problems. Hawley, along with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), has advocated for federal action including a proposed moratorium on large data center projects.

government electricity moratorium

OpenAI Meta

4/25/2026

News ClipSuncoast Searchlight·Arcadia, DeSoto County, FL

Sarasota’s property appraiser is moving millions from AI moguls to support Byron Donalds

Sarasota County Property Appraiser Bill Furst chairs a PAC that funnels millions from AI moguls, including OpenAI's co-founder, to Byron Donalds' gubernatorial campaign. Donalds supports AI and data center development. A new AI data center in DeSoto County was approved despite local concerns about infrastructure and water use.

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OpenAI

4/17/2026