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Most Americans say AI is bad for society, oppose more data centers: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll

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A majority of Americans say artificial intelligence is a bad thing for society and about two-thirds oppose the construction of new data centers in the U.S.

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    Most Americans say AI is bad for society, oppose more data centers: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    A majority of Americans say artificial intelligence is a bad thing for society and about two-thirds oppose the construction of new data centers in the U.S.

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