Public backlash grows as 70% oppose local data centers, poll shows
TL;DR
A Gallup poll released this spring finds about 70% of Americans oppose having data centers in their communities, with opposition strong across parties and concerns about higher utility prices and environmental impacts fueling the backlash and shaping local politics around AI-driven infrastructure.
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- 7 in 10 Americans oppose data centers being built in their communities The Washington Post
- Start-Up Raises $1.3 Billion for an A.I. ‘Grid’ The New York Times
- Tiny data centers may be coming into the homes of Americans in the future CNBC
- The fight against AI data centers isn’t just about tech – it’s about democracy | Astra Taylor and Saul Levin The Guardian
- Americans Oppose AI Data Centers in Their Area Gallup News
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