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75% of U.S. Voters Oppose Local AI Data Centers

8/21/2026

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  • A new poll finds 75% of U.S. voters oppose building AI data centers in their area.
  • Opposition rose from 42% a year earlier, when 43% supported the facilities.
  • Republicans lag support by 43 points, independents by 65, and Democrats by 75, showing broad demographic opposition.
  • Oil PAC Tracker cited secret NDAs, council-meeting arrests, surveillance, job loss, higher bills and pollution as reasons.