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2026-09-01 Cyber

Election whistleblower warns foreign actors are spending billions to turn Americans against AI

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-09-01 05:24|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [209 views ] Top

1 AI is creating a blue-collar jobs boom as trillions pour into new US construction

Posted by Skidmark 2026-09-01 05:27|| 2026-09-01 05:27|| Front Page Top

2 ‘Backwards and poor’: Trump issues dire warning to communities blocking critical technology

"The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "If they want to be successful and rich, with far lower taxes and jobs all over the place, let Data Reign," he added.

Trump has specifically criticized Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's approach, calling the Lone Star State's stance toward data centers a "mistake" and pointing to the economic investment the projects can bring to communities willing to host them.

Texas has cemented its status as a heavyweight in the industry, with Dallas ranking as the world's No. 1 primary data center market in Cushman & Wakefield's 2026 Global Data Center Market Comparison. But billions of dollars in new investment have also brought enormous electricity demands and questions over who should pay for the infrastructure needed to support the boom.

Abbott has moved to address those concerns, directing regulators to ensure data centers cover the infrastructure costs needed to serve them and calling on developers to add their own power generation rather than shift costs onto Texas residents.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-09-01 05:33|| 2026-09-01 05:33|| Front Page Top

3 a lot of places that have lost industry, jobs and population over the past 6 decades would do well to grab as many data centers as they possibly can

e.g., Galesburg, IL population in 1960 was 37k, it is now about 30k having lost a lot of RR related biz

e.g., Pottsville, PA, pop in 1960 was about 22k, now about 13k having lost textile and RR related biz

there are hundreds more like these

Posted by Lord Garth 2026-09-01 14:49|| 2026-09-01 14:49|| Front Page Top

4 If they have adequate water (efficient design of recycling rather than just abusing local supplies) and grid capacity (or creating it), it's a wise investment. No need for tax abatement. Pay your way, Tech ~~Bros~~ Bitches

Posted by Frank G 2026-09-01 18:56|| 2026-09-01 18:56|| Front Page Top

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