AI in Context

A rural country field with a rustic fence and gate in the foreground, and a grass field and barn in the background. A sign on the ground propped to the fence post says "NO DATA CENTER"

Big Tech, Big Targets: AI and Data Centers in the 2026 Senate Race

Data Center buildouts and AI are getting attention this midterm election season. The public’s views on data centers and AI have dimmed, with Pew Research reporting a sizeable negative shift in public attitudes since the start of the year. The public’s souring mood raises questions about the campaigns.

Blakeman for Governor campaign ad showing Mayor Mamdani as a grocery clerk demanding ID from a customer.

The Slippery End to Truth in Political Advertising

As a matter of principle, I have long believed that the public should not be deceived by political campaigns. The core principle I borrow from Jürgen Habermas and Anthony Downs is this: the public needs quality, truthful information so that they can make rational decisions that reflect their interests. From

Image of racks and racks of GPU servers in a data center.

Data centers: The new industrialization in need of thoughtful regulation

New York's data center moratorium reveals as much about what's missing as what it addresses.

Looking past the hype in the age of AI

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Big Tech, Big Targets: AI and Data Centers in the 2026 Senate Race

The Slippery End to Truth in Political Advertising

Data centers: The new industrialization in need of thoughtful regulation