US Data Center Support Plunges to 15%, But AI Buildout Continues
pastramimachine · x · 2026-09-01
Vox reports that support for building local data centers in the US has plummeted to just 15%, with 75% opposition. Despite the backlash, the massive economic incentives and high demand for AI compute mean the buildout is likely unstoppable as some regions will always accept the projects.
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