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Would a Democratic Crackdown on A.I. Hurt the Economy or Save It?

Would a Democratic Crackdown on A.I. Hurt the Economy or Save It?
NYT Business Monday 09 November 2026, 16:33 UTC By Ben Casselman, Tony Romm and Colby Smith 1 min read
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The construction site of Meta’s data center in El Paso, Texas. Voters overwhelmingly supported ballot initiatives that aimed to rein in data center development.

The construction site of Meta’s data center in El Paso, Texas. Voters overwhelmingly supported ballot initiatives that aimed to rein in data center development.
Democratic (ORG) A.I. Hurt the Economy or Save (ORG) Meta (ORG) El Paso (LOCATION) Texas (LOCATION)
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