Most Americans now oppose data centers in some way as tide continues to turn on AI technology
- The environment, energy costs, quality of life and taxes are all concerns
- Americans are largely split about whether data centers are even good news for jobs
- Negative sentiments are rising across the board regardless of political background
With the US midterm elections around the corner and AI data centers increasingly becoming part of political discourse, new Pew Research Center reporting has revealed Americans' attitudes toward these facilities have become even more negative as 2026 continues.
Surveying more than 10,500 US adults, the study found only 4% thought data centers are a positive thing for the environment, home energy costs and local residents' quality of life.
On the flip side, more than half (54%) thought they were 'mostly bad' for the environment, up from 39% in January 2026, around half a year prior, showing a marked increase just in a short space of time.
US citizens are increasingly turning against AI...
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