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AMD Posts Record $13.4 Billion Quarter as Data Center Growth Offsets Gaming Decline

AMD reported a record quarter totaling $13.4 billion in revenue. The company’s data center business doubled, offsetting a 40% decline in gaming revenue. The results show contrasting trends within AMD’s business: strong expansion in data centers alongside a substantial contraction in gaming. Sources * Ars Technica

Arm Holdings Reports 27% Sales Growth Linked to AI Demand

Arm Holdings reported a 27% increase in sales, according to The Wall Street Journal. The company’s growth was attributed to demand for artificial intelligence, highlighting continued interest in Arm-based technology as AI applications expand. Sources * Google News: Artificial Intelligence

AMD Forecast Exceeds Estimates on Strong AI Chip Demand

AMD’s forecast exceeded analyst estimates, driven by soaring demand for artificial intelligence chips. The stronger outlook points to continued investment in AI computing infrastructure and highlights AMD’s position in the market for processors designed to accelerate AI workloads. The forecast is a positive signal for AMD as technology

Voters Reject AI Data Centers in Dozens of Races

American voters rejected most data center proposals that appeared on ballots in dozens of races. The votes point to continued public opposition to the rapid expansion of infrastructure associated with artificial intelligence. Sources * 404 Media

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Data Centers and Their Supporters Perform Poorly in 2026 Midterm Elections

Data centers faced significant political opposition in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. Outcomes were poor not only in prominent Senate races but also in local rezoning initiatives, suggesting that opposition to data-center development extended from national campaigns to municipal planning decisions. The election results indicate that the issue

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Data center expansion faces stronger local opposition after U.S. midterms

Data center expansion is facing greater political resistance in the United States following the midterm elections. According to The Verge, 76 percent of voters surveyed by NBC News on Election Day opposed data centers in their communities, while dozens of localities approved ballot measures introducing new obstacles to development. Several

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Data-center opposition shaped U.S. midterm voting

Data centers faced significant public opposition during the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, with voters in the now-blue state of Ohio delivering the strongest rebuke. The vote indicates that expansion of data-center infrastructure has become a politically sensitive issue, even as demand for computing capacity continues to shape