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40% of Americans Fear AI's Environmental Impact

10/26/2025

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The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reports that 40% of U.S. adults are highly concerned about the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI).
Concerns focus on AI data centers, which require significant land and water resources.
Elon Musk's AI data center in Memphis has faced complaints over hazardous emissions.
The poll shows Democrats are more concerned, while independents and Republicans are each around one-third.

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The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reports that 40% of U.S. adults are highly concerned about the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI).
Concerns focus on AI data centers, which require significant land and water resources.
Elon Musk's AI data center in Memphis has faced complaints over hazardous emissions.
The poll shows Democrats are more concerned, while independents and Republicans are each around one-third.