The race to dominate artificial intelligence is fueling a massive data center construction boom across the United States. Still, some advocates say the battle is no longer just about technology — it is increasingly becoming a national security issue.While speaking with The National News Desk's Jan Jeffcoat, Chuck Flint, executive director of the Coalition for Affordability and Prosperity, argued that foreign adversaries and political activists may be attempting to influence public opposition to data center projects at a time when the United States and China are competing for leadership in artificial intelligence.According to Flint, his organization recently asked leaders on…