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Americans do not want AI data centers in their backyards
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TL;DR
- 71 percent of Americans oppose data center construction in their area.
- Water and electricity use are top concerns for those opposing data centers.
- Americans prefer living near a nuclear power plant to a data center.
- Democrats (75%) show the strongest opposition, followed by independents (74%) and Republicans (63%).
- Other concerns include quality-of-life, cost of living, pollution, and negative views of AI.
- Job opportunities are the primary reason cited by those who support new data centers.