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New Jersey residents largely oppose data center construction

A recent Rutgers-Eagleton Poll indicates significant public opposition to data centers in New Jersey. The poll found that nearly three-quarters of New Jersey adults are against building a data center in their local hometowns, with a substantial majority also opposing their construction anywhere within the state. AI

IMPACT Public sentiment may influence future policy decisions regarding AI infrastructure development.

RANK_REASON Poll results on public opinion regarding data centers.

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New Jersey residents largely oppose data center construction

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