Americans Oppose AI Data Centers in Their Area
A recent Gallup survey reveals that 70% of Americans oppose the construction of AI data centers in their local areas. Environmental concerns and potential impacts on quality of life are significant factors driving this opposition. While some support the centers for their economic benefits, the majority remain wary of their implications.
- ▪70% of Americans oppose AI data centers in their local area, with 48% strongly opposed.
- ▪46% of respondents express significant concern about the environmental impact of these data centers.
- ▪Majorities across all demographic groups, including political affiliations, oppose data center construction.
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Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share via Email Print Politics May 13, 2026 Americans Oppose AI Data Centers in Their Area by Jeffrey M. Jones WASHINGTON, D.C. — Seven in 10 Americans oppose constructing data centers for artificial intelligence in their local area, including nearly half, 48%, who are strongly opposed. Barely a quarter favor these projects, with 7% strongly in favor. ###Embeddable### These results, from a March 2-18 Gallup survey, represent the first time Gallup has asked about data center construction, a topic that has met fierce opposition from local residents in many parts of the country. These data centers house computing equipment that helps power AI technology used by businesses, universities and other institutions.
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