Americans’ views of data centers have turned more negative

Rural Americans are increasingly fed up with data centers

A growing share of Americans living in rural areas aren't happy with data centers, a new Pew Research poll reveals.

The more Americans hear about datacenters, the less they like them

Pew finds growing concern over their effects on energy bills, the environment, and nearby communities

Americans’ views of data centers have turned more negative

Americans’ views of data centers have turned more negative since January. But many are unsure or unfamiliar with them.

Continuing bipartisan rhetoric against AI data centers has made it a pariah

The recent bipartisan comments from U.S. politicians against AI Data Centers have taken effect. According to a new Pew Research Center survey, most Americans now view AI data centers as a environmental and economic concern. About 60% Americans say they would not be comfortable if a new data center started operating in their immediate area. […]

Pew: Americans’ views of data centers have turned more negative

Pew (PEW PEW PEW PEW PEW!): Americans’ views of data centers have turned more negative. “Americans have grown more negative toward the possible environmental and economic effects of data centers since the beginning of the year. And a majority say they’d be uncomfortable if a new data center started operating in their area, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.”