UMass Amherst poll finds majority oppose data center construction
A new poll conducted by UMass Amherst reveals that 65% of Americans oppose the construction of AI data centers in their local communities. This widespread opposition spans across both Democratic and Republican party lines. Only a small percentage expressed support, while a quarter remained neutral on the issue.
A recent nationwide poll conducted by UMass Amherst indicates substantial public resistance to the development of AI data centers. The survey, which questioned one thousand individuals across the United States, found that 65% would not support the construction of data centers in their local towns.
Researchers noted that this strong opposition transcends political divides, with both Democrats and Republicans expressing similar levels of disapproval. In contrast, only 11% of respondents showed support for local data center projects, while 25% reported being neutral on the matter. The findings highlight a broad sentiment against expanding AI data infrastructure within communities.