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Issue spotlight: North Dakota US House candidates discuss AI regulation, data centers

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Candidates running for North Dakota's US House seat are addressing AI regulation and data center policy as part of their campaigns. The positions they take could shape how federal lawmakers from rural states approach emerging technology oversight.

Why this matters: Most AI and data policy gets made in Washington by people who rarely talk about it on the campaign trail. When candidates in a state like North Dakota start fielding questions on data centers and AI rules, it means the issues are spreading beyond the coasts. Data centers are not abstract. They consume land, water, and power, often in rural areas. And whoever wins a House seat carries those views to votes that affect everyone. Pay attention to what candidates actually say here, not just whether they say anything at all.

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