Voters don't like data centers. They really don't like them close to home
Spending on data centers, the backbone of the artificial intelligence industry, has reached new highs in 2026. In response to the infrastructure boom, opposition to the facilities has exploded this year, escalating from a niche local issue to a defining topic ahead of the November midterm elections.
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3 viewpointsVoters don't like data centers. They really don't like them close to home
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3 viewpointsSurvey: Only 7 Percent of Voters Rank Data Centers as a Top Political Issue