Democracy vs data centers

While tech executives fear that local opposition and regulation will allow China to win the AI race, Zhang argues China’s aggressive, top-down expansion serves as a cautionary tale of massive overcapacity and canceled projects. Ultimately, democratic friction acts as a vital guardrail. It prevents a wasteful infrastructure bubble, protects local environments, and gives citizens a necessary voice in shaping the speed and impact of the AI revolution.

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