Growing backlash against data centers in American cities as poll finds over 70% oppose them

Tech companies are investing trillions of dollars to build new data centers across the United States to serve as the backbone for the artificial intelligence boom. However, this expansion is meeting significant resistance from local communities.

A recent Gallup poll indicates that more than 70% of Americans oppose having data centers built in their local areas. Cities such as St. Louis are currently at the center of this growing national backlash as residents reject the infrastructure projects.