Data Center Backlash Is Swallowing American Politics
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Americans across the political spectrum are increasingly opposing new data center development, with resistance and protests spanning states from Arizona to Virginia, and driving election outcomes as both Democrats and Republicans voice concerns about energy, water use, and rising utility bills. Polling finds less than half of Americans support a data center near them, and opposition transcends party lines and is most intense among younger generations familiar with AI.
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