Data center backlash stems from distrust of Big Tech, not AI fears

Polling shared by Nate Silver shows public opposition to data centers is driven mainly by distrust of Big Tech, with water use, energy consumption, and rising utility bills as the top concerns.

2026-08-18 ~ 2026-08-18 · 2 related posts

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