Why Americans Really Hate Data Centers
Don't Worry About the Vase (Zvi) · rss · 2026-08-25
Zvi analyzes the rising opposition to data centers in the US, with 75% opposing local development. The post argues this hatred stems from distrust of AI, big tech, big money, and new construction, rather than physical impacts or poor CEO messaging. Opposition even extends to transmission lines, indicating a broader 'anti-building' social sentiment.
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