Bitcoin miners expanding in the US are facing local resistance similar to what AI data centers are encountering. Residents and officials are concerned about electricity demand, infrastructure costs, and environmental impact. $64 billion in US data center projects have been delayed or blocked due to opposition. Microsoft and OpenAI are adjusting strategies to address rising costs and community concerns, similar to what Bitcoin miners have done. Some mining companies are pivoting toward AI and high-performance computing to stay competitive.

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