Bitcoin Policy Institute

China Didn’t Make Americans Hate Data Centers$

Right-wing officials and data center investors are increasingly claiming that opposition to data center development in the US is being influenced by the Chinese government, a narrative amplified by a recent OpenAI report on Chinese-origin accounts. However, experts are skeptical of direct Chinese funding, suggesting any foreign interference likely adds to existing domestic tensions. Polling indicates strong American support for a moratorium on data center development amidst this rising local opposition.