Both candidates back pause on Flock and data‑center growth, differ on energy fixes

Oct 1, 2026

Sen. Eldridge and Tim Shea both said moratoria or stronger regulation are warranted for surveillance technologies (Flock) and for large data centers; Shea suggested studying nuclear and pipeline options while Eldridge emphasized environmental justice and Governor Healey's clean‑energy conditions.

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Surveillance technology and the rapid growth of data centers drew bipartisan concern at the forum.

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