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Seven in 10 Americans oppose constructing data centers for AI in their local area, including nearly half who are strongly opposed. Barely a quarter favor these projects, with 7% strongly in favor


Seven in 10 Americans oppose the construction of an AI data center in their local area, including 48% strongly opposed.

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