Meet the candidates: Where Flood, Backemeyer stand on data centers, AI

Digital connectivity and data centers have emerged as critical fronts in modern warfare, highlighting their strategic importance. Simultaneously, the upcoming November 3 general election features a political clash over these technologies. Republican Rep. Mike Flood and Democratic challenger Chris Backemeyer are presenting their differing stances on the management of data centers and the integration of AI. These developments underscore the intersection of national security concerns and domestic political debates regarding digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence.