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Americans increasingly oppose AI data centers as environmental concerns grow

May 23, 2026 by Maria Santiago Leave a Comment

Massive data centers built to power artificial intelligence are facing growing opposition across the United States, with new polling showing strong public resistance – especially among women.

According to a recent Gallup survey, more than two-thirds of Americans oppose the construction of large data center complexes in their communities, as reported by The 19th. [Read more…] about Americans increasingly oppose AI data centers as environmental concerns grow

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