A Michigan populist running for Congress makes the case that the AI and data-center boom is bad for regular people — and even Palantir's CEO is nervous about the backlash.

• Palantir CEO Alex Karp went off on air, admitting billionaires are "livid" that overhyped AI job-loss fears could push the public to tax their wealth.
• Countries like France and Germany are kicking Palantir out, worried a closed American AI system could spy on them or steal their business secrets.
• Democratic candidate Will Lawrence, backed by Bernie Sanders, is running against data centers being forced into Michigan towns under secret deals that raise energy bills and hurt home values.
• The pitch crosses party lines: people in both parties feel both parties rolled out the red carpet for Silicon Valley while rents, health costs, and living costs crush them.
• Lawrence also ties his campaign to opposing war with China and U.S. backing for Israel's wars in Gaza and Iran.

Outlook: Expect data centers and a wealth tax to become bigger flashpoints as populist candidates test whether this anger can flip swing districts in the 2026 midterms.