AI Boom with Brake Marks: Here are the Winners — and the New Risks!

For two years, the story of artificial intelligence had only one direction: straight upwards. However, in the autumn of 2026, it takes on a second, uncomfortable narrative. Between April and June, around 45 data center projects worth $68 billion were blocked or delayed in the USA — not due to a lack of funds, but because of public opposition. The research group Data Center Watch now counts 843 citizen initiatives spread across 49 states. For investors, this means: The buildout remains substantial, but permits, electricity prices, and public acceptance...