Internet State

The article discusses recent advancements and features of various tech products, including the iPhone 18 Pro's upgraded camera which brings only minor image quality enhancements. It notes that Valve's Steam Frame headset aims to deliver a refined virtual reality experience, with plans for a sequel to the Steam Deck currently uncertain. In terms of AI, there's an ongoing debate among tech executives about the need for regulation, with significant figures like Sam Altman expressing concerns over the safety and pace of AI development.

President Donald Trump has encouraged U.S. communities to embrace data centers, arguing that they will create jobs and prevent economic decline, while claiming that a growing anti-data center sentiment could benefit China. Despite Trump's backing, a March Gallup poll revealed that 71% of Americans oppose the establishment of AI data centers in their areas due to concerns over electricity consumption, environmental impact, and quality of life for nearby residents. Some political figures, including Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed, are expressing reservations and calling for regulations or pauses on data center development to address these concerns.

Donald Trump has criticized local communities that oppose datacenter projects, arguing that rejecting them could lead to becoming "backwards and poor," while a recent poll shows that three-quarters of Americans oppose datacenters near their homes. Bipartisan resistance has increased due to concerns over environmental effects, rising utility costs, and noise pollution, with grassroots groups reportedly blocking or delaying at least 75 datacenter projects worth approximately $130 billion in early 2026. Meanwhile, Trump claims that the backlash could benefit countries like China, as many communities argue for the protection of farmland and water resources against the expansion of datacenters.