US voters oppose AI data centre construction despite competitive concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 12:24 · Archive

61% of US voters oppose new AI data centre construction, though 63% support independent scientific review of the technology.

A survey shows 61% of US voters oppose the construction of new AI data centres, with the opposition spanning both Republican and Democratic supporters equally.

Separately, another survey conducted after Trump's White House AI accord found that 46% of Americans distrust AI with their personal data. However, 63% of respondents expressed support for independent scientific review of AI technology.

How it is being reported

• America cannot win the global AI race if Americans are afraid to use AIAfter Trump's White House AI accord, an EqualAI survey shows 46% of Americans distrust AI with their data, but 63% want independent scientific review.Fox News · 7 Oct, 12:00
• Surprise surprise, AI data centers are still incredibly unpopular across the US — and nearly two-thirds of Americans say they oppose new facilities61% of US voters oppose data center construction, with the sentiment expressed equally across Republican and Democrat supporters.TechRadar · 5 Oct, 19:05

In this story: Trump · United States

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem