Source: Fox News
Summary
A grassroots organizer, Jack Tensley, opposing AI data center development in Virginia, is also a member of the Party of Socialism and Liberation (PSL), a Marxist-Leninist group with ties to a Chinese-linked network. Tensley testified before the Frederick County Planning Commission, raising concerns about the plans’ cost, energy use, and liability. His connection to PSL has raised questions about larger political groups attempting to amplify opposition to U.S. AI infrastructure through local influence campaigns.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Jack Tensley, a PSL member, testified before the Frederick County Planning Commission, echoing concerns about data center development. The Party of Socialism and Liberation has organized anti-data center campaigns in at least 14 states, opposing roughly $23.6 billion in AI investments. Ties between PSL and Shanghai-based businessman Neville Roy Singham have raised scrutiny, with Singham accused of funding pro-Chinese Communist Party groups operating in the U.S.
Lawmakers have asked the Department of Justice to probe the network. Tensley’s digital footprint shows support for PSL and donations to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign.
Protect Frederick County from Data Center Development, affiliated with Tensley, has signed a petition to reject development plans.
Local authorities have voted to recommend denial for two data center projects.
Opposition to data center development has succeeded, for now.
And the process continues.
Author: Evan Null
