A new Gallup survey reveals that 71 percent of Americans oppose the construction of AI data centers in their communities. The poll highlights widespread concerns about the facilities' heavy demands on electricity and water.
The survey, the first Gallup has conducted on the topic, shows nearly half of respondents are strongly against such projects. Environmental impacts rank as the top reason for opposition, followed by worries over noise, pollution, and effects on local utilities. In contrast, nuclear power plants draw less resistance, with 53 percent opposed according to the same poll.
