NEW: BPI research reveals that a Marxist-Leninist group with documented ties to China has been a critical mobilizer in efforts that have blocked or delayed $23.6 billion in AI investment in the US.
Its scalps include 10 data center moratoria, 1 permanent data center ban, and 4 rejected or scrapped AI projects.
In Part II of our foreign influence investigation, BPI exposes the Party for Socialism and Liberation (or PSL) as the political arm of Shanghai-based Neville Singham, and lays bare a national campaign launched by the party to stop America’s data center buildout.
Singham is the subject of multiple federal investigations into his reported ties to the CCP. Our research uncovers the anti-data-center organizing of his activist vehicle, the PSL, across 21 campaigns in 14 states, in roles ranging from lead organizer to one member of a broader coalition.
This report adds to the mounting evidence that China and its surrogates are committed to stopping America’s data center buildout so that Beijing can gain the advantage in the AI race.
All the hyperscalars could quickly force memory prices down if they form a consortium since they are the largest buyers of DRAM.
I expect an SPV to be formed between them soon to either do something similar or back a new supplier.
@ReubenR80027912 The only common part between Nixon and “MAGA” is scandal and maybe cultural cynicism but that’s it tbh
Plus Nixon is arguably far more consequential than Reagan beyond public perception
What we are seeing is the equivalent of your house being on fire and the fire fighters asking for a bribe to put it out. But also they actually lit the fire in the first place.
Dram cartel would rather engage in rent seeking behavior than add value. Won’t end good for them I’ll say that much hope Terafab & CXMT absolutely flood it & i hope people realize the only way out of this is by innovation. Regardless expect dram prices to fall while flash gains a larger and larger share of the pie in 2027.