Gallup poll: 70% of Americans oppose data centers in their communities
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· 2 sourcesA new Gallup survey reveals that over 70% of Americans oppose data center construction in their communities, with only 7% strongly in favor, according to The Verge. The opposition is bipartisan but especially intense among Democrats, and more Americans would prefer living near a nuclear power plant than a data center, Hacker News reported. The survey, conducted among over 3,000 American adults in March and April 2026, found that water and electricity usage were the top concerns driving opposition, per The Verge.
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A new Gallup survey reveals that 70% of Americans oppose data center construction in their communities, with nearly half expressing strong opposition. The opposition is bipartisan but especially intense among Democrats. Notably, more Americans would prefer living near a nuclear power plant than a data center, reflecting growing public resistance to the infrastructure needed to fuel AI demand.
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· 3 pulledseven out of 10 Americans said they would oppose a data center being built near them, including nearly half who say they strongly oppose the projects
more Americans would rather live near a nuclear power plant than a data center
Opposition is so intense, the poll found, that more Americans would rather live near a nuclear power plant than a data center
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