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US public opposition to data centers surges to 75% in one year

A recent survey indicates a significant increase in public opposition to data centers, with three out of four Americans now against their construction nearby. This marks a substantial rise from the previous year when opposition was around 50%. The survey also found that a majority of those opposed, 61%, are "strongly opposed" to data center development. AI

IMPACT Public sentiment shifts could influence regulatory decisions and the pace of AI infrastructure development.

RANK_REASON The item is a news report about a survey's findings on public opinion, not a direct industry event.

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US public opposition to data centers surges to 75% in one year

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    Data center opposition surged from 42 to 75 percent in just one year, survey finds

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="768" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/data_ceneter_protest.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1376" /></p> <p> Three out of four Americans now oppose having a data ce…