71% of Americans Oppose Nearby Data Centers, Surpassing Nuclear Plants
PeterDiamandis · x · 2026-08-12
Peter Diamandis shared a shocking statistic on X: 71% of Americans oppose the construction of data centers near their homes. This opposition rate is actually higher than that of nuclear power plants, highlighting severe NIMBY challenges for AI infrastructure expansion.
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