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politics · Newsweek

In a June–July 2026 survey, 61 percent of Americans opposed construction of new data centers in their area, up from 49 percent in a February–March 2026 survey—a 12‑point increase that was the largest shift on any AI question measured; the survey also found that 69 percent of Democrats, 54 percent of Republicans and 53 percent of independents opposed new local data centers.

“"In our June–July survey, 61 percent of Americans oppose construction of new data centers in their area, up from 49 percent in the survey we fielded in February and March," Patterson told Newsweek. "…”

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politics · Newsweek

The 12-point rise in opposition to new data centers this year was 'not confined to a partisan subgroup.'

“the 12-point rise in opposition to new data centers this year was 'not confined to a partisan subgroup.'”

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