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Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears

BBC Technology • Fri, 06 Nov 2026

Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.

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Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.

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Following this week's midterms where voters resoundingly voiced their opposition to data center expansion, OpenAI today announced new commitments to communities where it is working on data center projects, including that it won't use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with public officials. Many data center projects have come under scrutiny for relying on NDAs to hide discussions […]