CBS News poll finds more favor than oppose data centers in their area
Summary
A CBS News poll shows most Americans oppose having a data center built near them, mainly because they worry about environmental damage and resource use. While many people do not know much about data centers, those who know more tend to see some economic benefits but still mostly oppose new local data centers.Key Facts
- More than twice as many Americans oppose as support building a data center in their local area.
- Only 16% of people say they know a lot about data centers; this group sees some benefits but still mostly opposes local data centers.
- Many Americans believe data centers harm the environment and use a lot of water and electricity.
- Slightly more people think data centers help the local economy and increase tax revenue.
- Half of Americans think data centers create jobs in the short term but fewer believe in long-term job growth.
- People who support local data centers generally believe they are necessary for the U.S. to stay competitive in technology and artificial intelligence.
- Republicans are more likely than Democrats to see data centers as needed for competition, but both groups often oppose having one nearby.
- A large number of respondents say they are unsure about the effects of data centers, showing that many feel unfamiliar with the topic.
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