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Americans prefer nuclear plants to AI data centers as neighbors, poll
Gallup poll finds 71% of Americans oppose AI data centers near their homes, compared with 53% opposed to nearby nuclear plants, citing water use, energy consumption, and utility costs.
According to a new Gallup poll, 71 percent of Americans oppose building AI data centers near their homes, far more than the 53 percent who object to a nearby nuclear power plant. The top concerns are high water and energy use, pollution, and rising utility costs.
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