Rejecting AI Data Centers Could Leave the US Paying a Steep Price

WHO:

Reddit Conspiracy - The post was submitted by Reddit user “/u/TradBeef.”

NY Post - The article presents the author’s view on US policy toward AI data centers.

WHAT:

Reddit Conspiracy - The post claims data centers are for cryptocurrencies rather than AI and says cryptocurrencies are undermining established control of money, capital, and credit.

NY Post - The article argues that rejecting AI data centers would cost the US more than embracing them, citing the UK as an example.

NY Post - The author endorses a policy of “build, baby, build,” with “a few caveats.”

Drudge Report - The listing asks, “Is AI Boom Depressing Rest of the Economy?” and identifies it as the “First column, 3rd story.”

WHY:

Reddit Conspiracy - The post claims that data centers are intended to keep capitalism under the control of those who hold power through control of money, capital, and credit.

Reddit Conspiracy - The post says money could become “completely decentralized by the end of the century” if cryptocurrencies go unchecked.

WHERE:

NY Post - The article discusses US policy and points to the UK for comparison.

HOW:

Reddit Conspiracy - The post describes cryptocurrency as a mechanism that could decentralize money and challenge existing control over money, capital, and credit.

(UPDATED October 31, 2026 13:00 UTC)

An opinion piece urges America to build AI data centers, warning rejection could prove costly. It points to the UK as a comparison and supports building with caveats. A Reddit post instead claims centers serve cryptocurrency, which could challenge established control of money and credit.