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Seven in Ten Americans Oppose Local AI Data Centers, Gallup Finds — More Than Ever Opposed Nuclear Plants

Industry May 15, 2026

A March–April 2026 Gallup survey finds 70%+ of Americans oppose AI data center construction nearby, with resource strain and energy costs as top concerns.

Interactive Map Tracks AI Data Center Policy Conflicts Across the U.S. and World

Policy May 15, 2026

University of Washington student Isabelle Reksopuro built a self-updating interactive map of global data center policy, powered by Claude AI and seeded by Epoch AI data.