Foreign adversaries running 'psyop' to fuel anti-AI and anti-data center movement, war official says
- Under Secretary Emil Michael claims foreign adversaries are orchestrating psyops to stifle US superintelligence progress.
- Protests against data centers are allegedly being bankrolled by networks linked to US-born tech tycoon Neville Singham, now based in Shanghai.
- The Department of War has surged AI adoption among personnel, jumping from 70,000 to 1.7 million users under current leadership.
- Sen. Ted Cruz compares anti-data center activism to past foreign-funded anti-fracking campaigns designed to cripple domestic energy independence.
Brief Summary
Pentagon brass are sounding the alarm, alleging that the growing grassroots resistance to data centers and AI expansion isn't as organic as it looks. Officials suggest that foreign powers—eager to see the U.S. fall behind in the global superintelligence race—are weaponizing domestic protest movements to slow down critical infrastructure development. The finger is being pointed at a web of organizations funded by American expatriate Neville Singham, who is reportedly funneling millions into groups that openly align with Chinese Communist Party interests.
Why This Matters
If these allegations hold water, the debate over where to build a server farm is no longer just about local zoning laws or NIMBYism; it’s a national security front. When you see local protests against tech infrastructure, you are effectively watching a proxy battle for global dominance. The push to stifle AI development in the U.S. could directly impact the future speed of your economy, the cost of technological services, and the military’s ability to maintain a competitive edge. Relying on foreign adversaries for the backbone of your digital infrastructure is the modern equivalent of letting them hold the keys to the kingdom.