At least 47 major US data center projects delayed, withdrawn or blocked

A surge of artificial-intelligence infrastructure projects faces mounting obstacles from grid constraints, permitting hurdles, and community opposition, signaling potential slowdown in the capital-intensive buildout powering AI deployment.

First covered Oct 19, 2026 · 5:12 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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Appeared in: 2026-10-19 (#6) · 2026-10-20 (#7)

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