# California’s Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections

- Source: Al Jazeera
- Published: 2026-11-03T05:13:42+00:00
- Category: Local
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At least seven Bay Area cities have passed data centre moratoriums, despite the region's reputation as an AI hub.

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