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Coverage dated May 12, 2026

Nuclear Power Plants Far More Popular Than AI Data Centers For Local Areas

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A majority of Americans say they're against the local construction of data centers to power artificial intelligence.

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  1. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Not in my backyard: Most Americans oppose AI data centers, Gallup finds (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    A majority of Americans oppose building artificial intelligence data centers in their communities, according to a new Gallup poll.

  2. The Daily Caller

    Most Americans Oppose AI Data Centers In Their Communities, New Poll Shows (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The vast majority of Americans oppose having artificial intelligence data centers in their communities, according to Gallup data released Wednesday.

  3. Forbes

    Nuclear Power Plants Far More Popular Than AI Data Centers For Local Areas (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    A majority of Americans say they're against the local construction of data centers to power artificial intelligence.

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