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title: "NBC exit poll: 56% said AI and data centers had been a \"crucial or a major factor\" in casting their votes for Congress, as candidates pledge to halt development (Financial Times)"
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published_at: "2026-11-04T10:45:17.000Z"
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# NBC exit poll: 56% said AI and data centers had been a "crucial or a major factor" in casting their votes for Congress, as candidates pledge to halt development \(Financial Times\)

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**Published:** 2026-11-04T10:45:17.000Z
**Category:** Regulation
**Topics:** regulation

## Summary

An NBC exit poll found 56% of voters said AI and data centers were a crucial or major factor in casting their votes for Congress, as candidates pledge to halt development\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://www.techmeme.com/261104/p13>)
- [Story source](<https://the-decoder.com/exit-polls-show-ai-ranked-last-among-voter-priorities-in-the-2026-u-s-midterms/>)