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September 22, 2026
Voters Overwhelmingly Oppose AI Data Centers in Their Communities
- 71% of voters oppose building AI data centers in their local areas, a slight increase since summer.
- 52% favor constructing data centers in remote locations, indicating a preference for distance over proximity.
- Opposition is strongest among women, White voters without college degrees, and Democrats.
- Concerns about environmental and economic impacts drive voter skepticism about AI technology overall.
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- AI is generating a new wave of economic populism. It could be a tipping pointSep 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Guardian
- Fox News Poll: Voters question whether AI’s promise outweighs its risksSep 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM · Fox News