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New poll: Americans and Utahns willing to forgo jobs, national security amid opposition to data centers

A new poll shows strong opposition among Utahns and Americans to building data centers near residential areas, even when framed against national security or economic benefits. This opposition is intensifying, with specific projects like the Stratos Project in Box Elder County facing significant community pushback and becoming a campaign issue for political candidates. State and federal governments are also considering increased regulatory policies for data centers.