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Can America lag China in the AI race? A new threat is cropping up

The pause on data center construction in New York reveals a significant conflict between the accelerating demand for AI and the limitations of current infrastructure. Many U.S. neighborhoods are opposing new data centers, citing worries about environmental sustainability and resource management. Meanwhile, China's aggressive infrastructure developments could propel its AI capabilities ahead. With the U.S.

15 Jul 2026 9:56 pm