Trump backs AI despite voter restrictions in nine states

President Donald Trump reaffirmed his strong support for artificial intelligence, which he calls "superintelligence," on Friday, despite voters in nine states approving restrictions on data center construction in recent elections. Trump stated he is "100% in favor" of the technology and will work with states that want to benefit from it, calling it "gold." He has previously criticized communities that reject AI projects, saying they would become "backward and poor." The issue became prominent in Tuesday's midterm elections, where voters expressed concerns about energy costs and water consumption by data centers. Of 41 local proposals across 10 states, only one failed, with restrictions approved in Ohio, California, Florida, and six other states.