Americans would rather live next to a nuclear plant than an AI data center, Gallup poll finds

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2026-05-14
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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. The article Americans would rather live next to a nuclear plant than an AI data center, Gallup poll finds appeared first on The Decoder .

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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. The article Americans would rather live next to a nuclear plant than an AI data center, Gallup poll finds appeared first on The Decoder .

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