A survey published by Gallup found that 7 out of 10 Americans oppose data centers, amidst rising local opposition and resource strain.
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Updated Aug 19
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A survey published by Gallup found that 7 out of 10 Americans oppose data centers, amidst rising local opposition and resource strain.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Capacity activation delays and 71% American opposition reported amid AI data center expansion.1 source
Public opinion in the US shows strong opposition to data centers, driven by AI expansion.1 source
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