Political scrutiny intensified over AI data-center expansion amid claims about big tech’s large off-balance-sheet commitments
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Two pieces describe how AI data-center buildouts became a political and midterm issue, with opponents framing expansion as part of a broader AI push. One coverage cites a Wall Street Journal analysis suggesting large technology companies have far more off-balance-sheet commitments than publicly visible, while noting that OpenAI’s pace is portrayed as trailing Anthropic amid continued AI infrastructure and deal activity.