A CNBC article reports that more than half of Americans are more concerned than excited about AI, up from 37% in 2021. During Q1 2026, around $130 billion worth of data center projects were blocked or delayed due to local opposition, and data centers have become a major issue in the midterm elections. This structural shift in public sentiment and regulatory risk could affect the pace of AI infrastructure build-out and the valuations of AI companies planning IPOs, creating a headwind for financial institutions with exposure to AI-related assets.
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